Overview
Joshua Leinwand is a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Stomach Cancer.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5 E 98th St Ste C, New York, NY 10029
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. Joshua C. Leinwand
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand by calling their office at 212-241-2891. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand is classified as an Experienced expert for Pancreatic 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. Joshua C. Leinwand specialize in?
While Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, and Stomach Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand accept my insurance?
Dr. Joshua C. Leinwand accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-241-2891 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Gastroesophageal Junction CancerDr. Leinwand isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Leinwand isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Leinwand isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.

