Summary

Dr. Anna Deforest is a neurologist specializing in pain medicine and oncology with 16 years of experience. They completed their medical degree at Columbia University and pursued advanced training through a residency at Yale New Haven Hospital in 2021, followed by a fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine in 2022. Dr. Deforest speaks English and brings extensive expertise to caring for patients with complex neurological and cancer-related conditions.

Dr. Deforest practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY. They focus on treating cancer pain and lung cancer, including advanced metastatic cases. Their practice also includes providing emergency care when patients need immediate medical attention. Dr. Deforest's training in palliative medicine allows them to help patients manage symptoms and improve quality of life during challenging times.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine
  • 4 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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16 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Russian Speaks English
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYForest Hills , NY
Med School: Columbia University Med School: University of Miami Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons Med School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Anna Deforest

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AetnaHMO
  • AetnaPOS
  • AetnaPPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • CignaHMO
  • CignaPOS
  • CignaPPO
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealthEPO
  • EmblemHealthHMO
  • EmblemHealthPOS
  • EmblemHealthPPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) EPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) HMO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) POS
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Wellpoint) PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plus
  • Health Republic Insurance of New Jersey
  • HealthSmart
  • HealthSmartAccel
  • HealthSmartHPO
  • HealthSmartHSPC
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid NY
  • Medicaid NY Emblem Health (Formerly known as HIP)
  • Medicaid NY Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus (Formerly knows as Amerigroup)
  • Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

Medical Specialties

Dr. Anna Deforest has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Anna Deforest has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Geriatric Medicine (family Medicine)
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Pain Medicine
  • Palliative Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2021, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Hospice and Palliative Medicine2022

Residency

Yale New Haven Hospital2021

Medical School

Columbia UniversityGraduated in 2017
Fiction Writing Brooklyn CollegeGraduated in 2010

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Dr. Anna Deforest's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065.
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