Summary

Dr. Banu Aygun treats sickle cell disease, sickle cell disorders, and sickle cell crisis, and performs lumbar punctures and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. She has practiced oncology for 34 years and is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen Children's Medical Center.

She completed her residency at LI Jewish Medical Center and earned her medical degree from Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi. Dr. Aygun sees patients in New Hyde Park, New York, and speaks Turkish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Aygun 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Turkish
  • Li Jewish Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Speaks Turkish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
New Hyde Park , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Trinity College Ireland
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Banu Aygun

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Partners Health Plan
  • Railroad Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VNS Health
  • WTC (World Trade Center Program)

Medical Specialties

Banu Aygun has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Banu Aygun has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Iron Overload
  • Leukemia
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

Banu Aygun holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Li Jewish Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi in 1992.

NPI Number

Banu Aygun's NPI number is 1235218991.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Banu Aygun speak?
Banu Aygun speaks Turkish.
How can I make an appointment with Banu Aygun?
You can find contact information for Banu Aygun here on Vitals.
Where is Banu Aygun's office located?
Banu Aygun's office is located at 26901 76th Ave Ste 255, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040.
Is Banu Aygun accepting new patients?
Banu Aygun is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Banu Aygun's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Banu Aygun accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Banu Aygun accepts on their Vitals profile.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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