Overview
David Pfister is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Jamaica, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.
Dr. Pfister is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Thyroid Cancer, and Laryngectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 127 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Pfister is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
8900 Van Wyck Expy, Jamaica, NY 11418
530 E 74th St, New York, NY 10021
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Pfister 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.
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. David Pfister
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Pfister?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Pfister by calling their office at 929-459-8440. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Pfister a top-rated expert for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Pfister is classified as an Distinguished expert for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, 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. David Pfister specialize in?
While Dr. David Pfister is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. David Pfister participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Pfister has published 126 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. David Pfister's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Pfister accept my insurance?
Dr. David Pfister accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 929-459-8440 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.
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- Distinguished
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Pfister isDistinguished. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC)Dr. Pfister isDistinguished. Learn about Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC).
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Pfister isDistinguished. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Pfister isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Tongue CancerDr. Pfister isDistinguished. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Pfister isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaDr. Pfister isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma.
- Human Papillomavirus InfectionDr. Pfister isAdvanced. Learn about Human Papillomavirus Infection.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Pfister isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Olfactory NeuroblastomaDr. Pfister isAdvanced. Learn about Olfactory Neuroblastoma.
- Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Pfister isAdvanced. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Sinus CancerDr. Pfister isAdvanced. Learn about Sinus Cancer.
- Throat CancerDr. Pfister isAdvanced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Experienced
- Dry MouthDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Lacrimal Gland TumorDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Lacrimal Gland Tumor.
- LaryngectomyDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Oral Squamous Cell CarcinomaDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Squamous Cell Skin CarcinomaDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Skin Carcinoma.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- TeratocarcinosarcomaDr. Pfister isExperienced. Learn about Teratocarcinosarcoma.