Summary

Dr. Banu Aygun specializes in oncology with over three decades of experience treating patients with blood disorders and cancer. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed her residency at LI Jewish Medical Center. Her extensive 34-year career has given her deep expertise in managing complex hematologic conditions. Dr. Aygun is fluent in Turkish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Aygun practices at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York. She focuses on treating patients with sickle cell disease and related blood disorders, helping manage both chronic care and acute episodes like sickle cell crisis. Her expertise includes performing specialized blood tests, reticulocyte counts, and hemoglobin electrophoresis testing to diagnose and monitor blood conditions. Patients rate Dr. Aygun 5.0 out of 5 stars for her comprehensive care.

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Quick Facts

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

Office Location

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Turkish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks French Speaks English
New Hyde Park , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Med School: Sackler School of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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)
  • Fidelis
  • 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
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Banu Aygun has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Li Jewish Medical Center

Medical School

Hacettepe Universitesi Tip FakultesiGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Banu Aygun affiliated with?
Dr. Banu Aygun is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen Childrens Medical Center.
Does Dr. Banu Aygun accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Banu Aygun accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Banu Aygun?
You can find contact information for Dr. Banu Aygun here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Banu Aygun's office located?
Dr. Banu Aygun's office is located at 26901 76th Ave Ste 255, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040.
Does Dr. Banu Aygun accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Banu Aygun has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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