Summary

Dr. Mohammad Alkayem is a board-certified oncologist and internal medicine physician who brings over two decades of medical experience to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Medical College/Westchester County. With 21 years of practice, Dr. Alkayem has developed extensive expertise in treating various forms of cancer while maintaining a comprehensive understanding of internal medicine. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Alkayem is affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon and practices at locations in Altoona, Pennsylvania. His clinical focus centers on colorectal and colon cancers, including complex cases involving metastatic or recurrent disease. He specializes in advanced treatment approaches such as intravenous chemotherapy and comprehensive infusion therapy. Patients consistently rate Dr. Alkayem highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 21 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ny Med Coll/Westchester County
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Mohammad Alkayem has 2 locations

Upmc Hillman Cancer Center

800 Howard Ave Ste 1Altoona, PA 16601
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Upmc Altoona

620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601

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21 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
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Altoona , PAGainesville , FLAltoona , PAAltoona , PA
Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Florida College Of Medicine Med School: Universidad Iberoamericana (Unibe) School Of Medicine Med School: Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Mohammad Alkayem

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AlwaysCare
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid
  • Buckeye Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Devoted Health
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - HMO
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicare
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • OhioHealthy
  • Optum Health
  • SummaCare
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Mohammad Alkayem has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Mohammad Alkayem has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Internal Medicine
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Dr. Mohammad Alkayem holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ny Med Coll/Westchester County.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Alkayem's NPI number is 1427434158.

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