John W. Ames
Expertise in
13
conditions

Dr. John W. Ames

Radiation Oncology
440 East Main Street, 
Bay Shore, NY 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
13
conditions
440 East Main Street, 
Bay Shore, NY 

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 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer.

Dr. Ames is board certified in American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Ames is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Radiology in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Radiology/Radiation Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Ns/lij Hs Southside Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
South Shore University Hospital
Glen Cove Hospital
Huntington Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Staten Island University Hospital
North Shore University Hospital
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Peconic Bay Medical Center
Phelps Hospital
Cancer Institute

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • 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

Northwell Health Radiation Oncology
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.

Cervical Cancer

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

A Prospective Registry Study to Evaluate the Effect of the DCISionRT Test on Treatment Decisions in Patients With DCIS Following Breast Conserving Therapy
A Prospective Registry Study to Evaluate the Effect of the DCISionRT Test on Treatment Decisions in Patients With DCIS Following Breast Conserving Therapy
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: April 17, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Device

1 Total Publications

Automated health chats for symptom management of head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Automated health chats for symptom management of head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.
Journal: Oral oncology
Published: July 16, 2021
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Is Dr. John W. Ames a top-rated expert for Cervical Cancer?

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 Cervical Cancer, 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 Cervical Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Lung 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 Cervical Cancer. 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.

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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.

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