Summary

I am a pediatric oncologist who specializes in the care of children, teenagers, and young adults with brain and eye tumors, including medulloblastoma (the most common malignant brain tumor in children) and retinoblastoma (a rare eye tumor in children). I also treat children and teenagers with melanoma, and children and adults with a rare white blood cell disorder called Langerhans cell histiocytosis.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 41 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 4 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ira J. Dunkel

  • 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. Ira J. Dunkel has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ira J. Dunkel has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Cancer
  • Central Nervous System Cancer (CNS Neoplasm)
  • Germinoma
  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Leukemia
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
  • Retinoblastoma

Certifications, License, & Education

41 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1992
Duke University/Muhimbili Medical Center1989

Residency

Duke University1988

Medical School

Duke UniversityGraduated in 1985

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Ira Dunkel accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Dr. Ira Dunkel's office located?
Dr. Ira Dunkel's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ira Dunkel?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Ira Dunkel affiliated with?
Dr. Ira Dunkel is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Does Dr. Ira Dunkel accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ira Dunkel accepts on their Vitals profile.

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