Summary

I am a pediatric surgeon who is committed to the treatment of children and adolescents with cancer, and I am rewarded every day by my experiences with my patients and their families. I take care of children with Wilms’ tumors, neuroblastoma, liver tumors, desmoplastic small round cell tumors, sarcomas, melanomas and thyroid tumors.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 50 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Harvard Medical School
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 28 areas of expertise
  • 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 Michael P. La Quaglia

  • 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

Michael P. La Quaglia has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Michael P. La Quaglia has the following 28 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Cancer
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Carcinoma
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Hepatoblastoma
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Liver Cancer
  • Liver Removal (Hepatectomy)
  • Local Neoplasm Recurrence
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Mediastinum Cancer (Mediastinal Neoplasm)
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Neuroectodermal Tumors
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Skeletal Muscle Cancer (Rhabdomyosarcoma)
  • Skin Cancer
  • Smooth Muscle Cancer (Leiomyosarcoma)
  • Soft Tissue Cancer
  • Soft Tissue Cancer (Sarcoma)
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Thyroid Gland Removal (Thyroidectomy)
  • Wilms Tumor

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Michael P. La Quaglia holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

PositionStateYearStatus
Medical DoctorNew York2028Active

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Harvard Medical School in 1987, Massachusetts General Hospital in 1984, and Regional Thoracic Centre in 1982.

Residency

Completed their residency at Childrens Hospital Medical Center in 1987 and Massachusetts General Hospital in 1983.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1976.

NPI Number

Michael P. La Quaglia's NPI number is 1871573071.

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Which hospitals is Michael La Quaglia affiliated with?
Michael La Quaglia is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Where is Michael La Quaglia's office located?
Michael La Quaglia's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065.
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