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Dr. Salman Punekar is a board-certified oncologist who specializes in treating various forms of cancer. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Waterbury Hospital. With 15 years of experience in oncology, Dr. Punekar has developed expertise in managing complex cancer cases and providing comprehensive cancer care to his patients.
Dr. Punekar practices at NYU Medical Oncology Associates in New York, NY, and maintains hospital privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital. He treats patients with rare and challenging cancers, including adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung, angiosarcoma, and bone sarcoma. His clinical practice includes administering infusion therapy and providing specialized infusion clinic services. Dr. Punekar also utilizes complete blood count testing to monitor patient health and treatment progress throughout their cancer journey.
Dr. Punekar practices at NYU Medical Oncology Associates in New York, NY, and maintains hospital privileges at Yale New Haven Hospital. He treats patients with rare and challenging cancers, including adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung, angiosarcoma, and bone sarcoma. His clinical practice includes administering infusion therapy and providing specialized infusion clinic services. Dr. Punekar also utilizes complete blood count testing to monitor patient health and treatment progress throughout their cancer journey.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 5 insurance plans accepted
- Waterbury Hospital
- 2 specialties
- 8 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
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| Oncology | Oncology | Oncology | Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 15 Years of Experience | 24 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 40 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | Med School: University of Michigan | Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine | Med School: New York University School of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Salman Rafi Punekar
Medical Specialties
Salman Rafi Punekar has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Salman Rafi Punekar has the following 8 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
Salman Rafi Punekar holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Waterbury Hospital.
Medical School
Graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine in 2011.
NPI Number
Salman Rafi Punekar's NPI number is 1730454034.
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