Overview
Alexander Lafortune is an Infectious Disease provider in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lafortune is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
234 E 149th St Ste 2A5, Bronx, NY 10451
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexander Lafortune
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexander Lafortune?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexander Lafortune by calling their office at 718-579-4815. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexander Lafortune a top-rated expert for Myelitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Lafortune is classified as an Advanced expert for Myelitis, 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 Lafortune specialize in?
While Dr. Alexander Lafortune is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dementia Complex. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Alexander Lafortune participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Lafortune has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Myelitis. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Lafortune's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexander Lafortune accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander Lafortune accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-579-4815 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- AIDS Dementia ComplexDr. Lafortune isAdvanced. Learn about AIDS Dementia Complex.
- AIDS Dysmorphic SyndromeDr. Lafortune isAdvanced. Learn about AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.
- HIV/AIDSDr. Lafortune isAdvanced. Learn about HIV/AIDS.
- MyelitisDr. Lafortune isAdvanced. Learn about Myelitis.
- Experienced
- COVID-19Dr. Lafortune isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- MycetomaDr. Lafortune isExperienced. Learn about Mycetoma.
- SepsisDr. Lafortune isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.