Summary

Dr. Doruk Erkan is a Physician-Scientist at the Barbara Volcker Center for Women and Rheumatic Diseases, Attending Rheumatologist and Clinical Researcher at Hospital for Special Surgery, and Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College. In addition to his rheumatology practice, Dr. Erkan has a long-standing research interest in Antiphospholipid Syndrome (an autoimmune clotting disorder) and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE or 'lupus'). After his Internal Medicine residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, he completed his Rheumatology fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. Dr. Erkan has a medical doctor (MD) degree from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey and a master of public health (MPH) degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Erkan has received several honors and awards from the American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation for his research. He has published over 200 articles including research papers and invited editorials, as well as over 35 book chapters, and he has given over 170 research presentations and 200 invited lectures. He is the co-editor of two Antiphospholipid Syndrome textbooks and the Neurology volume of the Handbook of Systemic Autoimmune Disease. Dr. Erkan is also the Associate Editor of Hospital for Special Surgery�s Manual of Rheumatology and Outpatient Orthopedic Disorders.
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Office Location

HSS - Main Hospital

535 E 70th St Fl 6New York, NY 10021

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 31 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English
  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 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. Doruk Erkan

  • Aetna
  • BCBS Anthem Gatekeeper
  • BCBS Anthem NY
  • BCBS Federal
  • BCBS Horizon
  • ConnectiCare
  • EmblemHealth GHI
  • EmblemHealth HIP
  • Medicare
  • Oxford
  • UHC Medicare HMO
  • UHC Medicare PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Doruk Erkan has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Doruk Erkan has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

Dr. Doruk Erkan 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 Albert Einstein College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Hacettepe Universitesi Tip Fakultesi in 1995.

NPI Number

Dr. Erkan's NPI number is 1962465484.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Doruk Erkan affiliated with?
Dr. Doruk Erkan is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery.
Where is Dr. Doruk Erkan's office located?
Dr. Doruk Erkan's office is located at 535 E 70th St Fl 6, New York, NY, 10021.
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