Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Furhan Yunus

Oncology
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Furhan Yunus is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Dr. Yunus is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Yunus is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TN

Hospital Affiliations

North Baldwin Infirmary
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Jackson Medical Center
Thomas Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Ochsner Clinic Foundation
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

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.

4 Clinical Trials

DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
DREAMseq (Doublet, Randomized Evaluation in Advanced Melanoma Sequencing) a Phase III Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Dabrafenib Mesylate, Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Trametinib Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Study Phase: Phase 3
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Plus Sargramostim Versus Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Randomized Phase II/III Study of Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Plus Sargramostim Versus Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab in Patients With Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Biological
Study Drugs: Ipilimumab, Nivolumab, Sargramostim
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 28, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Drug, Other, Biological
Study Drugs: Adavosertib, Afatinib, Binimetinib, Capivasertib, Copanlisib, Crizotinib, Dabrafenib, Dasatinib, Defactinib, Erdafitinib, FGFR Inhibitor AZD4547, Ipatasertib, Larotrectinib, Nivolumab, Osimertinib, Palbociclib, Pertuzumab, PI3K-Beta Inhibitor GSK2636771, Sapanisertib, Sunitinib, Taselisib, Trametinib, Trastuzumab, Ulixertinib, Vismodegib
Study Phase: Phase 2
Randomized Phase III Trial of Lenalidomide Versus Observation Alone in Patients With Asymptomatic High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
Randomized Phase III Trial of Lenalidomide Versus Observation Alone in Patients With Asymptomatic High-Risk Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Lenalidomide
Study Phase: Phase 3
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7 Total Publications

Phase III randomized trial of induction chemotherapy in patients with N2 or N3 locally advanced head and neck cancer.
Phase III randomized trial of induction chemotherapy in patients with N2 or N3 locally advanced head and neck cancer.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: July 23, 2014
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What conditions does Dr. Furhan Yunus specialize in?

While Dr. Furhan Yunus is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

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Yes. Dr. Furhan Yunus has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Furhan Yunus'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. Furhan Yunus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-842-3910 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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