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4 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Amer Assal MD is a board certified medical oncologist and hematologist who specializes in the use of autologous and allogeneic bone marrow stem cell transplantation for the treatment of multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes and other bone marrow disorders. Dr. Assal completed his medical education and internal medicine training at NYU School of Medicine. He was also a hospitalist in the department of medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center caring for patients with a variety of cancer diagnoses, including stem cell transplant patients. Dr. Assal completed a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he also served as chief fellow. He finally completed a fellowship in blood and marrow stem cell transplantation at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
His research interests center around improving outcomes of stem cell transplantation and the diseases it is used to treat. He has a particular interest …in immunotherapy and studying ways to harness the immune system to attack tumor cells, while at the same time decreasing the risk of graft versus host disease. He is also interested in studying therapeutic interventions to prevent and treat relapse of disease after stem cell transplantation. He has presented his research at several national conferences and was awarded an American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement award for his research.
Read More Read less His research interests center around improving outcomes of stem cell transplantation and the diseases it is used to treat. He has a particular interest …in immunotherapy and studying ways to harness the immune system to attack tumor cells, while at the same time decreasing the risk of graft versus host disease. He is also interested in studying therapeutic interventions to prevent and treat relapse of disease after stem cell transplantation. He has presented his research at several national conferences and was awarded an American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement award for his research.
Featured Review
Dr. Amer Assal has been my husband’s oncologist for six years, and we couldn’t ask for better care. His expertise, honesty, and compassion have meant everything to our family. We trust him fully and are very thankful.
Office Location
Bone Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapy Program
520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10021Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- 10 insurance plans accepted
- New York University School Of Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 4 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Amer Assal
Medical Specialties
Dr. Amer Assal has the following 4 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Amer Assal has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
New York University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2008
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