Shams A. Shakil
Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Shams A. Shakil

Hematology
450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
Lake Success, NY 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
6
conditions
450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, 
Lake Success, NY 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Anemia, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL), Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shakil is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in KY

Hospital Affiliations

North Shore University Hospital
Northern Westchester Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Glen Cove Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Cancer Institute
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
North Shore University Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Bengali
Hindi
Japanese
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CenterLight Healthcare
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
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  • 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

Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
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.

Thalassemia
Anemia

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.

5 Total Publications

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Secondary to Dengue Fever.
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Secondary to Dengue Fever.
Journal: European journal of case reports in internal medicine
Published: January 09, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shams A. Shakil

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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 Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL). 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

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