Summary

MSK radiation oncologist Yoshiya (Josh) Yamada specializes in using brachytherapy and image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) to treat cancer. He has particular expertise in caring for patients with spine tumors, primary brain tumors, and metastatic brain tumors.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 43 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 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 Yoshiya (josh) Yamada

  • 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

Yoshiya (josh) Yamada has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Yoshiya (josh) Yamada has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Bone Cancer
  • Brachytherapy
  • Brain Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Liver Cancer
  • Oncologist
  • Radiation Oncologist
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Spinal Cord Cancer
  • Urogenital Cancer (Genitourinary)

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Yoshiya (josh) Yamada 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 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 1999.

Residency

Completed their residency at Princess Margaret Hospital in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Alberta in 1983.

NPI Number

Yoshiya (josh) Yamada's NPI number is 1932189412.

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

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Which hospitals is Yoshiya (josh) Yamada affiliated with?
Yoshiya (josh) Yamada is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Where is Yoshiya (josh) Yamada's office located?
Yoshiya (josh) Yamada's office is located at 1275 York Ave, New York, NY, 10065.
What languages does Yoshiya (josh) Yamada speak?
Yoshiya (josh) Yamada speaks English.

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