Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou

Hematology | Oncology
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62nd Ave, 
Miami, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
14
conditions
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62nd Ave, 
Miami, FL 

Overview

Athena Pefkarou is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Pefkarou is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), and Febrile Neutropenia.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Pefkarou is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in FL

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
French
Greek

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Florida Blue
  • EPO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Options
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Simply Healthcare
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Sunshine Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • 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

Nicklaus Children's Hospital
3100 SW 62nd Ave, Miami, FL 33155

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Pefkarou 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

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.

1 Total Publications

Successful conservative treatment of myocardial infarction in a teenager with MTHFR mutation.
Successful conservative treatment of myocardial infarction in a teenager with MTHFR mutation.
Journal: International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature
Published: December 08, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou by calling their office at 305-662-8360. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou a top-rated expert for Sickle Cell Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou is classified as an Advanced expert for Sickle Cell Disease, 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. Athena C. Pefkarou specialize in?

While Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sickle Cell Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou accept my insurance?

Dr. Athena C. Pefkarou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 305-662-8360 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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