
Overview
Leon Kushnir is a Surgical Oncologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Newark, Delaware.
Dr. Kushnir is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, Parathyroid Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kushnir is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4701 Ogletown Stanton Road, Suite 4200, Newark, DE 19713
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. Leon Kushnir
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leon Kushnir?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leon Kushnir by calling their office at 302-658-7533. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leon Kushnir a top-rated expert for Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leon Kushnir is classified as an Advanced expert for Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, 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. Leon Kushnir specialize in?
While Dr. Leon Kushnir is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Adenoma, and Parathyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Leon Kushnir participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leon Kushnir has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism. You can view a list of Dr. Leon Kushnir's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leon Kushnir accept my insurance?
Dr. Leon Kushnir accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 302-658-7533 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
- Advanced
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Kushnir isAdvanced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Parathyroid AdenomaDr. Kushnir isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Adenoma.
- Parathyroid CancerDr. Kushnir isAdvanced. Learn about Parathyroid Cancer.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Cervical CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastric BypassDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- GastrostomyDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- PheochromocytomaDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Pheochromocytoma.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.
- Stomach CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Throat CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Kushnir isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.

