Summary

Dr. Alexander Spira specializes in internal medicine with extensive expertise in cancer care, particularly lung cancer treatment. He earned his medical degree and PhD from New York University School of Medicine, followed by residency training at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he completed specialized fellowship training in medical oncology. With 29 years of experience in practice, Dr. Spira holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and maintains fellowship status with both the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Spira practices at Virginia Cancer Specialists in Fairfax, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center. His clinical focus centers on treating various forms of lung cancer, including both non-small cell and small cell lung cancer. He performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and white blood cell analysis to monitor patient health during treatment. Dr. Spira also conducts kidney function testing through creatinine and creatinine clearance evaluations. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 29 years of experience
  • 53 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Medical Oncology
  • 16 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Virginia Cancer Specialists - Fairfax

8613 Route 29Fairfax, VA 22031
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Alexander I. Spira, MD, PhD, FACP, FASCODr. Rakesh Malik, MDDr. Phanindar R. Sadhu, MDDr. Ravi Ramamoorthy Iyer, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.6 
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29 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 41 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Fairfax , VAGermantown , MDFairfax , VAHerndon , VA
Med School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny Med School: University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad Med School: Nalanda Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Alexander I. Spira

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Innovation Health
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - POS
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • OSU Health Plan
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - PPO
  • Sanford Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Alexander I. Spira has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Alexander I. Spira has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Colon Cancer
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Alexander I. Spira holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Medical Oncology, University Penn Hospital University Pa in 1998, and Hospital Of University Of Pennsylvania in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny in 1997.

NPI Number

Alexander I. Spira's NPI number is 1902874514.

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