
Overview
An internationally known leader in hematology, A. Samer Al-Homsi, MD, MBA, is system chief of blood and marrow transplant and cellular therapy at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, where he also serves as director of faculty and academic affairs in medical oncology.In his position, Dr. Al-Homsi treats patients in need of blood and marrow transplantation for blood cancers and other blood conditions. Dr. Al-Homsi attended medical school at Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, did his residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Illinois, and completed a fellowship at UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. He also received training and practiced in France. He came to Northwell from the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, where he was executive director of transplantation and cellular therapy. His research efforts throughout his career have focused on innovations that lead to better patient care in blood and marrow transplantation.The poet Kahlil Gibran wrote that work is love made visible, and I believe medicine is love made visible, says Dr. Al-Homsi. Every patient has unique needs, based not just on their specific condition, but also on their cultural background, family situation, and the impact of their disease. We're fortunate at Northwell to have care delivered by a large team that's there to address all those aspects.Dr. Al-Homsi is looking forward to advancing more clinical research at Northwell's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. That will likely facilitate the development of more therapies that can treat patients, he says, and in a way that's safer and more effective.Dr. Al-Homsi doesn't just focus on the physical effects of conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma with decades of patient care, he also knows the tremendous value of a deeper conversation about how cancer is affecting patients mental health and everyday function. His priority is to learn about the patient first and the disease second.That perspective on patient advocacy and approaching each interaction with compassion and love is the same now as it was when he first entered medical school, he recalls. I wanted my life to matter, and to make a difference, he says. I'm not trying to change the world, but I can change patients' lives. I can change their world, and that's incredibly rewarding and meaningful.
Dr. Al is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, T-Cell Lymphoma, Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical Research
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Northwell Health Physician Partners Sandra Atlas Bass Center For Liver Diseases
Dr. Sanjaya K. Satapathy is the medical director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at the Northwell Transplant Institute, program director of Northwell's Transplant Hepatology Fellowship, and professor of medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.His path to medicine began in India, where he was inspired by his father an engineer with a passion for homeopathy to pursue a career in healthcare. He earned his medical degree from Veer Surendra Sai Medical College, followed by fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology in the early 2000s. During that time, he witnessed the profound need for liver transplantation in India, where access remained scarce.While presenting his research at a conference in the United States, Dr. Satapathy was drawn to the opportunities and possibilities for advancing transplantation in America. He decided to continue his career in the United States, completing additional residency and fellowship training before serving as a transplant hepatologist in Memphis. In 2019, he was recruited to Northwell.It was a dream to begin from zero and build a transplant program that could be a model not just for the area or the state, but for the country, says Dr. Satapathy. Within only a few years, we've been able to achieve that goal, because Northwell has all the elements and resources to be one of the best programs in the nation. The expertise we have is unparalleled, with a collaborative team that encompasses all levels of care.The program was founded just in time for a huge surge in demand for liver transplants in the area, he adds. Liver disease and other liver issues are on the rise, making the need for an extensive program crucial for those in the New York region. Part of the program's strength is innovation. For example, Northwell is utilizing an approach that allows donated organs to be safely preserved for a longer period of time, which means needed organs can travel longer distances even from as far away as Hawaii. Northwell is also running several clinical trials on transplant medications and operates a robust transplant hepatology fellowship program to train the next generation of doctors a program Dr. Satapathy launched.I'm passionate about this work, and particularly about my patients, he says. I see every patient as my family, and my focus is on what I can do next to help them. Dr. Satapathy is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Midtown Dermatology Services PC
Dr Karim is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Karim is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.
Atlantic Medical Group Gastroenterology At Summit
Nikolaos Pyrsopoulos is a Transplant Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Summit, New Jersey. Dr. Pyrsopoulos is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Pyrsopoulos is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ahmad S. Al
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmad S. Al?
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Is Dr. Ahmad S. Al a top-rated expert for Bone Marrow Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ahmad S. Al is classified as an Advanced expert for Bone Marrow Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ahmad S. Al specialize in?
While Dr. Ahmad S. Al is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Bone Marrow Transplant, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, and T-Cell Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Ahmad S. Al participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ahmad S. Al has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bone Marrow Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Ahmad S. Al's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ahmad S. Al accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmad S. Al accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and McLaren Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-734-8900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Bone Marrow TransplantDr. Al isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Marrow Transplant.
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- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Al isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Al isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Al isExperienced. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.


