Dr. Shams A. Shakil
Overview
Shams Shakil, MD, PhD, MS, is an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center where he specializes in the treatment of patients with benign and malignant hematologic conditions. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Shakil is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Shakil maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. He earned his medical degree from Chittagong Medical College in Bangladesh, his PhD from Hiroshima University School of Medicine and his MS in Medical Informatics from the Oregon Health and Science University. His fellowship in Hematology/Oncology was completed at Brookdale University Hospital Center. Dr. Shakil has a research background in both surgical oncology and radiation oncology. He is an active member of the American Society of Hematology.
Dr. Shakil is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations
450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, Lake Success, NY 11042
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shakil 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.
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. Shams A. Shakil
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shams A. Shakil?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shams A. Shakil by calling their office at 516-734-8900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shams A. Shakil a top-rated expert for Sickle Cell Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shams A. Shakil is classified as an Advanced expert for Sickle Cell Disease, 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. Shams A. Shakil specialize in?
While Dr. Shams A. Shakil is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, and Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Shams A. Shakil participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shams A. Shakil has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sickle Cell Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Shams A. Shakil's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shams A. Shakil accept my insurance?
Dr. Shams A. Shakil accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-734-8900 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
- AnemiaDr. Shakil isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Shakil isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Shakil isAdvanced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Sickle Cell DiseaseDr. Shakil isAdvanced. Learn about Sickle Cell Disease.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shakil isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Experienced
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Dr. Shakil isExperienced. Learn about Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Shakil isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Shakil isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Shakil isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.