Summary

Dr. Banu Aygun specializes in oncology with over three decades of experience caring for patients with complex blood disorders. She earned her medical degree from Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi and completed her residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Aygun brings 34 years of expertise to her practice and is fluent in Turkish.

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 managing sickle cell crises. Her procedural expertise includes performing bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures to help diagnose and monitor blood-related conditions. Patients consistently rate Dr. Aygun highly, giving her an average score of 5.0 stars.

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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
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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34 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
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: Columbia University Med School: University of California San Francisco
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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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Banu Aygun's office is located at 26901 76th Ave Ste 255, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040.
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Does Banu Aygun accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Banu Aygun affiliated with?
Banu Aygun is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Cohen Childrens Medical Center.

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