Summary

Dr. Furman is Director of the CLL Research Center at Weill Cornell Medicine and a member of the Lymphoma/Myeloma Service in the Division of Hematology/Oncology.  His area of focus is on the development of non-chemotherapeutic approaches to treating CLL, and has played an integral part in the development of ibrutinib and idelalisib.For More Videos, please see below:Lymphoma Cancer Treatment NY - Weill Cornell

Office Location

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10021

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 33 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 74 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 4 specialties
  • 20 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Richard R. Furman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Amida Care
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring
  • Local 1199
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Quality Health Management (QHM)
  • Rockefeller University/Luminare
  • United Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNS Health
  • Wellcare
  • WorldWide Medical

Medical Specialties

Richard R. Furman has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Richard R. Furman has the following 20 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Clinical Research
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Epidemiology
  • Hematologist
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hepatitis C
  • Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Oncologist
  • Oncologist/hematologist
  • Radioimmunotherapy
  • Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Richard R. Furman holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1993.

NPI Number

Richard R. Furman's NPI number is 1770670861.

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Richard Furman is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
What languages does Richard Furman speak?
Richard Furman speaks English.
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Yes, Richard Furman accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Richard Furman's office located?
Richard Furman's office is located at 520 East 70th Street Starr Pavilion, 3rd Floor, New York, NY, 10021.

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