Overview
Alexander Kushnir is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bronx, New York.
Dr. Kushnir is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Tamponade, Ventricular Tachycardia, Giant Cell Myocarditis, COVID-19, and Cardiac Ablation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 43 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
4234 Bronx Blvd, Bronx, NY 10466
9401 SW Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34481
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.
CUIMC/Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
Mathew S. Maurer, MD - Dr. Maurer is a general internist and geriatric cardiologist with advanced training in heart failure and cardiac transplantation. He is the Arnold and Arlene Goldstein Professor of Cardiology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, where directs the Clinical Cardiovascular Research Laboratory for the Elderly (CCRLE). Dr. Maurer is a member of the Advanced Cardiac Care Center at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia Campus. He is the Director of the Cardiac Amyloidosis Program. He has published over 300 articles including peer reviewed manuscripts, reviews and book chapters. He was Chair of the American College of Cardiology’s Geriatric Cardiology Member Section, which is the largest organization dedicated to advancing the care of older adults with cardiovascular disease. He was co-chair of the Steering Committee of the ATTR-ACT trial showing tafamidis was a safe and effective therapy for transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. Throughout his career, he has promulgated an approach to older adults with cardiovascular disease that offers the best of both geriatric and cardiovascular medicine in which a comprehensive holistic approach to enhance functional capacity and quality of life is at the forefront of emerging techniques to address cardiovascular physiologic derangement that disproportionately afflict older adults. Dr. Maurer is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiac Amyloidosis, Primary Amyloidosis, Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Maurer is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Maurer is currently accepting new patients.
NewYork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
John Bilezikian is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bilezikian is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperparathyroidism, Hypoparathyroidism, Hypercalcemia, Parathyroidectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Dr. Hershman is Witten Family Professor of Medicine, American Cancer Society Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, chief of the division of hematology/oncology, and deputy director of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University. She completed her medical degree at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and completed her internal medicine and oncology fellowship training at Columbia University Medical Center, where she served as Chief Resident. During that time she completed a Master's degree in Biostatistics at the Mailman School of Public Health. She has developed nationally recognized expertise in breast cancer treatment, prevention, and survivorship.Dr. Hershman has also developed a comprehensive multidisciplinary program to study ways of improving cancer care delivery (CCD), reducing disparities and designing studies to improve the quality of life and quality of care in breast cancer survivors. She has received funding from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Cancer Society, Department of Defense, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, PCORI, and the National Cancer Institute. She currently has mentored numerous faculty members who have been granted mentored career development awards, and has received the Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Award and the CUIMC Mentor of the Year Award. Dr. Hershman has published over 450 scientific articles and has received several awards including the highly prestigious Advanced Clinical Research Award in Breast Cancer from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Advanced Medical Achievement Award from the Avon Foundation and a Giants in Cancer Care Award.She has several national leadership roles in oncology. As vice chair of the SWOG Cancer Research Network she oversees the NCI's Community Oncology Research Programs (NCORP) research portfolio, which includes prevention and epidemiology, cancer care delivery, symptom control and quality of life, and survivorship trials. Within ASCO she was selected to participate in the first Leadership Development Program and has been the Chair of the Grants Selection Committee, Chair of the ASCO Quality Care Symposium and has been a member of multiple committees and task-forces. She is on the editorial board for the Journal of Clinical Oncology and is an Associate Editor at the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Dr. Hershman is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Febrile Neutropenia, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Vulvectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy. Dr. Hershman is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. Dr. Hershman is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Kushnir
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Kushnir?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Kushnir by calling their office at 888-700-6623. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Kushnir a top-rated expert for Cardiac Tamponade?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Kushnir is classified as an Advanced expert for Cardiac Tamponade, 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 Kushnir specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Kushnir is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Cardiac Tamponade, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Cardiac Ablation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Alexander Kushnir participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Kushnir has published 43 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiac Tamponade. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Kushnir's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander Kushnir accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Kushnir accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-700-6623 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Cardiac AblationDr. Kushnir isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Kushnir isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Kushnir isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Experienced
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- COVID-19Dr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- Duchenne Muscular DystrophyDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Giant Cell MyocarditisDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Myocarditis.