Summary

Dr. Burton Appel is an oncology specialist who focuses on treating cancer in children and young adults. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at University of Chicago Medicine. With 36 years of experience in oncology, Dr. Appel has dedicated his career to providing specialized cancer care for pediatric patients. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Appel practices at multiple locations throughout New Jersey, including the Children's Cancer Institute in Neptune and Hackensack, as well as Hackensack University Medical Center. His expertise includes treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia and managing complications like low platelet counts and kidney-related side effects from treatment. He performs bone marrow testing procedures to help diagnose blood cancers and administers chemotherapy treatments through IV infusions to fight cancer cells.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 36 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Chicago Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Burton Eliot Appel has 3 locations

Children's Cancer Institute

30 Prospect Avenue Wfan, Pc 120Hackensack, NJ 07601

Hackensack University Medical Center

30 Prospect Avenue Pediatric Blood and Marrow TransplantHackensack, NJ 07601

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Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: Taipei Medical University Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Burton Eliot Appel

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Amerihealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Burton Eliot Appel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Burton Eliot Appel has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow and Lymphatic Tissue Cancer (Hematologic Neoplasm)
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Pediatric Hematology Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Burton Eliot Appel holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Chicago Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine in 1990.

NPI Number

Burton Eliot Appel's NPI number is 1790731925.

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Where is Burton Appel's office located?
Burton Appel's office is located at 61 Davis Ave, Neptune, NJ, 07753.
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What languages does Burton Appel speak?
Burton Appel speaks English.

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