About Me
When I was 14, my cousin was diagnosed with acute leukemia. I wanted to do something to help, but wasn’t able. Since then, I’ve had a need to make things that aren’t right, better, which led me to a career in oncology and hematology. I genuinely care what happens to people, and when they are ill or have a medical condition, I want to be able to help.
I have been practicing hematology and oncology for more than 20 years and have treated people for a broad variety of conditions. More recently, I have been focusing on treating patients with benign blood diseases, head and neck cancers, metastatic sarcomas, and skin cancers that have spread.
At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we provide care in a compassionate, humanistic way. We honestly care about our patients. We know everyone wants the best care possible for themselves and their families, and we do everything possible to provide it. In our office, we perform bone marrow aspiration and biopsies, and administer chemotherapy through most routes. We also offer standard and innovative treatments for people with hematologic and oncologic disorders.
I have conducted basic science and clinical research in melanoma. I have been principle investigator for our Institution for Cooperative Trials in leukemia, lymphomas, and solid tumors. Additionally, I am a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American College of Physicians, and American Medical Association.
Conditions and Treatments
Conditions
- anemia
- head and neck cancer
- melanoma
- lymphoma
- skin cancer
- platelet disorder
Learn more about conditions we treat at NYU Langone:
Head & Neck Cancer, Hypopharyngeal Cancer, Laryngeal Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Cancer, Oral Cancer, Salivary Gland Cancer, Sinonasal Cancer, Skull Base Tumors, Intraocular Melanoma in Adults, Melanoma, Basal & Squamous Cell Skin Cancers in Adults, AIDS-Related Lymphoma, Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma in Adults, Hodgkin Lymphoma in Adults, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma in Adults, Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma in AdultsCredentials
Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at NYU Long Island School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Hematology), 1996
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), 1995
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1992
Education and Training
- Fellowship, Winthrop-University Hospital, Hematology/Oncology, 1995
- Residency, Winthrop-University Hospital, Medicine, 1995
- MD from New York Medical College, 1989
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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.
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Aetna
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- Aetna Medicare Managed Care
- Aetna Meritain Health
- Aetna Open Access EPO
- Aetna Open Access HMO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
- Aetna PPO
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- Aetna Student Plan
- Allied
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- Christian Brothers Services
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- Healthscope
- Nippon Life of America-Aetna
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- Starmark
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Agewell
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group
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- BCBS Blue Access HMO Small Group
- BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group
- BCBS EPO
- BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)
- BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
- BCBS Federal Program
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Cigna
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Connecticare
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Emblem
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Empire BCBS Health Plus
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GHI
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Health Smart
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Healthfirst
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Veterans Choice
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Locations and Appointments
Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Hematology Oncology Associates - Mineola
120 Mineola Boulevard, Suite 500
Mineola, NY 11501
Clinical Trials and Research Studies
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A PHASE 1B/2A MULTICENTER OPEN-LABEL DOSEESCALATION STUDY TO DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM TOLERATED DOSE ASSESS THE SAFETY TOLERABILITY PHARMACOKINETICS AND EFFICACY OF CC-220 MONOTHERAPY AND IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER TREATMENTS IN SUBJECTS WITH RELAPSED AND REFRACTORY MULTIPLE MYELOMA
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EA9161: A Randomized Phase III Study of the addition of Venetoclax to Ibrutinib and Obinutuzumab versus Ibrutinib and Obinutuzumab in Untreated Younger Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
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Randomized Phase Ill Trial Evaluating the Role of Weight Loss in Adjuvant Treatment of Overweight and Obese Women with Early Breast Cancer
Publications
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Epstein, Nancy E; Staszewski, Harry; Garrison, Michael; Hon, Man
Journal of spinal disorders & techniques. 2011 Aug ; 24(6):358-62