Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler
Overview
Wakenda K. Tyler, MD, MPH specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the bones and soft tissues in patients of all ages. As a musculoskeletal oncologist, Dr. Tyler’s practice is focused on the non-operative and operative management of primary soft tissue and bone cancers, sarcomas, and metastatic bone cancer. Dr. Tyler’s goal is to provide compassionate surgical care that achieves cure of cancer whenever possible by leveraging the latest advances in non-operative management, minimally invasive, and reconstructive surgical techniques. When cure is not possible she strives to achieve pain control and improve function as best as possible for every patient.Dr. Tyler earned her medical degree from The John Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she also received a masters degree in public health. She went on to complete residency training in orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery, followed by a fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.As an active physician scientist, Dr. Tyler’s research interests overlap with her clinical practice and center around the treatment of patients with bone and soft tissue tumors and conditions that lead to osteolysis (bone destruction as a result of implant wear and loosening or presence of a tumor). She has written medical journal articles on several bone diseases, the effectiveness of medication in penetrating to the site of bone grafts, and the strength of the bone and prosthesis union.
Dr. Tyler is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Caffey Disease, Chondroma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
590 5th Avenue, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Tyler 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. Wakenda K. Tyler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler by calling their office at 212-305-4565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler a top-rated expert for Bone Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler is classified as an Advanced expert for Bone Tumor, 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. Wakenda K. Tyler specialize in?
While Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Bone Tumor, Caffey Disease, and Chondroma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bone Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler accept my insurance?
Dr. Wakenda K. Tyler accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-4565 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
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Tyler isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Tyler isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Tyler isAdvanced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- ChondroblastomaDr. Tyler isAdvanced. Learn about Chondroblastoma.
- ChondromaDr. Tyler isAdvanced. Learn about Chondroma.
- OsteochondromaDr. Tyler isAdvanced. Learn about Osteochondroma.
- Experienced
- AcrospiromaDr. Tyler isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Tyler isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone GraftDr. Tyler isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Tyler isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Congenital Generalized FibromatosisDr. Tyler isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Tyler isExperienced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.