Alexander M. Helfand

Overview

Alexander Helfand, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist with AHN Cancer Institute, specializing in providing compassionate and empathetic oncologic and hematologic care. He diagnoses and treats blood-related illness and cancer. Dr. Helfand went to medical school at Sackler School of Medicine, New York State/American Program, in Tel Aviv, Israel. Upon completion of medical school, he did his residency at Weill Cornell Medicine: New York Presbyterian – Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and his fellowship in hematology/oncology at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Helfand is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is affiliated with the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He speaks Spanish and Hebrew and sees patients ages 18 and older.

His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.

Dr. Helfand is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology and Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology
Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships, Residencies, Fellowships

Hospital Affiliations

Forbes Hospital
Ahn Wexford Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
Jefferson Hospital
West Penn Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

AHN Cancer Institute-Med Onc & Infusions at Allegheny General Hospital
314 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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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Yes. Dr. Alexander M. Helfand has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Lymphoma of the Brain. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander M. Helfand's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Alexander M. Helfand accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-325-5700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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