Summary

I am a pediatric oncologist whose specialty is neuroblastoma. We’ve made significant progress in improving the outlook for many children newly diagnosed with this challenging disease, and we are now able to achieve the best cure rates. For those whose disease returns, we are devising new approaches that are showing encouraging results.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 50 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brian H. Kushner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Brian H. Kushner has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Brian H. Kushner has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Immunotherapy
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Leukemia
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1987
Childrens Hospital Boston1980

Residency

New York Hospital1979
Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center1978

Medical School

Johns Hopkins UniversityGraduated in 1976

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Brian Kushner accepting new patients?
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Where is Dr. Brian Kushner's office located?
Dr. Brian Kushner's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065.
What languages does Dr. Brian Kushner speak?
Dr. Brian Kushner speaks English.
Does Dr. Brian Kushner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Brian Kushner accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Kushner?
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