Expertise in
95
conditions

Dr. Alexander I. Spira

Oncology
8613 Route 29, 200, 
Fairfax, VA 
On Staff At
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
95
conditions
8613 Route 29, 200, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

Alexander Spira is an Oncologist in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Spira is highly rated in 95 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and Tissue Biopsy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 157 peer reviewed articles and participating in 84 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

Residency

HPU Training Specialty: 7/1/1997 - 6/30/2000

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins Hospital Training Specialty: Hematology and Oncology 7/1/2000 - 6/30/2003

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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  • HMO
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First Health
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
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Kaiser Permanente
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Piedmont
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

Virginia Cancer Specialists
8613 Route 29, 200, Fairfax, VA 22031

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Spira has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Lung Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

81 Clinical Trials

NP-G2-044 as Monotherapy and Combination Therapy in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumor Malignancies
NP-G2-044 as Monotherapy and Combination Therapy in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumor Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: January 14, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
An Open-Label Phase 1/2 Study of Itacitinib in Combination With Osimertinib in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
An Open-Label Phase 1/2 Study of Itacitinib in Combination With Osimertinib in Subjects With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 09, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Itacitinib, Osimertinib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
Phase 1/2 Study of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Preliminary Clinical Activity of BT7480 in Patients With Nectin-4 Associated Advanced Malignancies
Phase 1/2 Study of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Preliminary Clinical Activity of BT7480 in Patients With Nectin-4 Associated Advanced Malignancies
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 15, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 1/2 Study of Avutometinib (VS-6766) in Combination With Sotorasib With or Without Defactinib in Patients With KRAS G12C Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
A Phase 1/2 Study of Avutometinib (VS-6766) in Combination With Sotorasib With or Without Defactinib in Patients With KRAS G12C Mutant Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: VS-6766, Sotorasib
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-controlled, Phase 2 Study of INBRX-109 in Unresectable or Metastatic Conventional Chondrosarcoma
A Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-controlled, Phase 2 Study of INBRX-109 in Unresectable or Metastatic Conventional Chondrosarcoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 09, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: INBRX-109
Study Phase: Phase 2
An Open-Label, Multicenter, Global Phase 2 Basket Study of Entrectinib for the Treatment of Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors That Harbor NTRK1/2/3, ROS1, or ALK Gene Rearrangements
An Open-Label, Multicenter, Global Phase 2 Basket Study of Entrectinib for the Treatment of Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors That Harbor NTRK1/2/3, ROS1, or ALK Gene Rearrangements
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 08, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Entrectinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I, Dose Escalation Safety and Tolerability Study of VAXINIA (CF33-hNIS), Administered Intratumorally or Intravenously as a Monotherapy or in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Adult Patients With Metastatic or Advanced Solid Tumors (MAST).
A Phase I, Dose Escalation Safety and Tolerability Study of VAXINIA (CF33-hNIS), Administered Intratumorally or Intravenously as a Monotherapy or in Combination With Pembrolizumab in Adult Patients With Metastatic or Advanced Solid Tumors (MAST).
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase II Single-arm Trial to Investigate Tepotinib in Advanced (Locally Advanced or Metastatic) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With METex14 Skipping Alterations or MET Amplification (VISION)
A Phase II Single-arm Trial to Investigate Tepotinib in Advanced (Locally Advanced or Metastatic) Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With METex14 Skipping Alterations or MET Amplification (VISION)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 23, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Tepotinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Basket Study of Tucatinib in Combination With Trastuzumab in Subjects With Previously Treated, Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors Driven by HER2 Alterations
A Phase 2 Basket Study of Tucatinib in Combination With Trastuzumab in Subjects With Previously Treated, Locally Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors Driven by HER2 Alterations
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: December 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Tucatinib, Trastuzumab, Fulvestrant
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Clinical Study of TJ004309 in Combination With Atezolizumab (TECENTRIQ®) in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Ovarian Cancers and Selected Advanced Solid Tumors
A Phase 2 Clinical Study of TJ004309 in Combination With Atezolizumab (TECENTRIQ®) in Patients With Advanced or Metastatic Ovarian Cancers and Selected Advanced Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: TJ004309, Atezolizumab
Study Phase: Phase 2
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157 Total Publications

Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib in Atypical EGFR-Mutated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Results From CHRYSALIS-2.
Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib in Atypical EGFR-Mutated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Results From CHRYSALIS-2.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: December 01, 2025
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander I. Spira is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Alexander I. Spira specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander I. Spira is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Alexander I. Spira participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander I. Spira has published 157 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander I. Spira's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alexander I. Spira accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander I. Spira accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-350-8400 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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