Leon Kushnir
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
4701 Ogletown Stanton Road, Suite 4200, 
Newark, DE 

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.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology
Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in DE

Hospital Affiliations

Christiana Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Aspirus Arise Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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Locations

Surgery General-Oncology HFGCC
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.


6 Total Publications

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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.

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