Overview
Dr. Ames is passionate about research, development and implementation of cutting-edgetreatment modalities, as well as tried-and-true protocols. He enjoys the challengingacademic environment of the NSLIJ system and participating in successful treatment ofvaried malignancies utilizing state-of-the-art techniques such as: Intensity ModulatedRadiotherapy (IMRT); Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT);High Dose Rate Brachytherapy (HDR) for partial breast , skin and GYN malignancies, and otherprogressive treatments.Dr. Ames is committed to the holistic management of cancer and supports the integration ofcomplementary modalities (i.e. yoga, meditation, acupuncture, nutrition) in all treatmentregimens.
Dr. Ames is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Anal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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440 East Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ames 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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John W. Ames
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John W. Ames?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John W. Ames by calling their office at 855-927-6622. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John W. Ames a top-rated expert for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John W. Ames 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. John W. Ames specialize in?
While Dr. John W. Ames is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Anal Cancer, and Cervical Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. John W. Ames participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John W. Ames has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. John W. Ames's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John W. Ames accept my insurance?
Dr. John W. Ames accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 855-927-6622 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. Ames isDistinguished. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anal CancerDr. Ames isDistinguished. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Cervical CancerDr. Ames isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Ames isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Ames isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Ames isAdvanced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Ames isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Ames isAdvanced. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Ames isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Ames isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone TumorDr. Ames isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain TumorDr. Ames isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.