Summary

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.

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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

Office Location

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New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew 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

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Indemnity
  • Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
  • Local 1199 PPO

Medical Specialties

Salman Rafi Punekar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Salman Rafi Punekar has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Oncologist
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

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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