Expertise in
1
conditions

Dr. Komal Akhtar

Oncology
Upstate Medical University
750 E Adams St, 
Syracuse, NY 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
1
conditions
Upstate Medical University
750 E Adams St, 
Syracuse, NY 

Overview

Komal Akhtar is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Syracuse, New York.

Dr. Akhtar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Penectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Auburn Community Hospital
University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center
Samaritan Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Upstate Medical University
750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210
Other Locations
Auburn Community Hospital
17 Lansing St, Auburn, NY 13021

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.

12 Total Publications

Efficacy of PARP inhibitor and immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy in PD-L1-negative cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Efficacy of PARP inhibitor and immune checkpoint inhibitor combination therapy in PD-L1-negative cancers: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Journal: Immunotherapy
Published: August 25, 2026
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Is Dr. Komal Akhtar a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Komal Akhtar is classified as an Advanced expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Komal Akhtar specialize in?

While Dr. Komal Akhtar is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Komal Akhtar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Komal Akhtar has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Komal Akhtar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Komal Akhtar accept my insurance?

Dr. Komal Akhtar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 315-464-8200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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