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Birjis Akhund, MD

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  • Specialty: Medical Oncology
  • Treats: Adults
  • Languages: English, French
  • Phone: 631-425-2280
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As an oncologist at ºÙºÙÊÓƵ, I provide personalized care that emphasizes the relationship between patients and their healthcare providers. My passion for science began at a young age, leading me to pursue a degree in biochemistry at Columbia University, where I spent my summers immersed in genetic research. While I enjoy the scientific aspects of medicine, the most fulfilling part of my work is treating patients, particularly in oncology. The challenge of understanding complex illnesses and tailoring therapies to meet individual needs is gratifying, especially in cancer care, where scientific advancements offer new hope to patients.

I specialize in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers, as well as various hematological malignancies, including lymphoma and chronic leukemias. With years of experience, I have developed expertise in these areas to ensure that each patient receives the most advanced and effective treatments. My credentials include completing a fellowship at ºÙºÙÊÓƵ, where I enhanced my research and clinical skills, and membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology. I have also been recognized in regional guides, such as "Top Doctors: New York Metro Area" and "Newsday: Top Doctors on Long Island."

Throughout my career, I have focused on providing advanced care and support at the Perlmutter Cancer Center within ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Huntington Medical Group. This affiliation allows patients and their families to access comprehensive care and follow-up appointments without traveling long distances. Each patient is treated as a unique individual, considering the type of cancer, its characteristics, and the patient's overall health and goals. This holistic approach includes optimizing nutrition, strengthening the immune system, and involving patients in the decision-making process.

My journey into medicine was inspired by my early interest in science and desire to make a meaningful difference in people's lives. After completing my fellowship at ºÙºÙÊÓƵ, I was drawn to the dynamic and ever-evolving field of oncology. The opportunity to utilize the latest therapies and participate in clinical trials at an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center has motivated my career. I am committed to advancing cancer care and ensuring my patients achieve the best possible outcomes.


Conditions and Treatments

Conditions
  • abdominal tumor
  • adenoid cystic carcinoma of the lung
  • blood disorder
  • breast cancer
  • cancer
  • colon cancer
  • colorectal cancer
  • gastrointestinal cancer
  • lung cancer
  • lung carcinoma
  • lymphoma
  • malignant mesothelioma
  • mediastinal tumor
  • mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the lung
  • multiple myeloma
  • neuroendocrine tumor of the lung
  • non-small cell lung cancer
  • ovarian cancer
  • small cell lung cancer
  • stomach cancer
  • thoracic cancer

Positions
  • Clinical Assistant Professor,
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Hematology), 1994
  • American Board of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), 1993
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, 1989
Education and Training
  • Fellowship, New York University Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 1993
  • Residency, Beth Israel Medical Center (New York, NY), Internal Medicine, 1989
  • MD from American University of Beirut, 1986

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This provider accepts the following insurance plans.

  • Aetna
     
    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Indemnity
    • Aetna International
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage
    • Aetna Open Access EPO
    • Aetna Open Access HMO
    • Aetna POS
    • Aetna POS (American Express Employer)
    • Aetna PPO
    • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
    • Aetna Student Plan
    • Allied
    • Chesterfield Resources Inc
    • Christian Brothers Services
    • CoreSource
    • Nippon Life of America-Aetna
    • Nippon Life-Aetna
    • Starmark
    • WellNet
  • Amida Care
     
    • Amida Care Medicaid
  • Anthem BCBS Health Plus
     
    • BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1
    • BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2
    • BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3
    • BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4
    • BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange
    • BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage
    • BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY
    • BCBS Healthplus NY Medicaid Managed Care NY
    • BCBS Healthplus Special Needs
    • Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
     
    • Anthem BCBS CT PPO
    • Anthem BCBS CT Pathway PPO
    • BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group
    • BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group
    • BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group
    • BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group
    • BCBS EPO
    • BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)
    • BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)
    • BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Employees)
    • BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
    • BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Employees)
    • BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
    • BCBS Federal Program
    • BCBS Florida Blue Care HMO
    • BCBS Florida Blue Medicare PPO
    • BCBS Florida Blue Options PPO
    • BCBS Florida Blue Select
    • BCBS Florida MyBlue HMO
    • BCBS Florida Simply Blue
    • BCBS Florida Traditional PPC
    • BCBS HMO
    • BCBS Indemnity
    • BCBS Local 32BJ Employees
    • BCBS Mediblue Medicare HMO
    • BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO
    • BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO
    • BCBS POS
    • BCBS PPO
    • BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)
    • BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)
    • BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)
    • BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group
    • New York Hotel Trades
  • Centerlight Healthcare
     
    • CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT
    • CenterLight Healthcare PACE
    • CenterLight Healthcare Select
    • Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO
  • Centers Plan For Healthy Living
     
    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living
    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living Medicaid Advantage Plus HMO D-SNP
  • Cigna
     
    • Apwu Health Plan
    • Cigna - Humana
    • Cigna Great West PPO
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna Indemnity
    • Cigna Managed Care/POS
    • Cigna Medicare Advantage
    • Cigna NALC
    • Cigna Open Access
    • Cigna Open Access PPO
    • Cigna Oscar
    • Cigna PPO
    • Cigna Premier Plus
    • Great West HMO
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • MVP-Cigna Network
    • Wellfleet-NYU Student
  • Connecticare
     
    • Connecticare Bridge
    • Connecticare Commercial
  • Elderplan
     
    • Elderplan
    • Elderplan FIDA
    • Elderplan Medicare Advantage Plan
  • Emblem
     
    • Emblem Select Care Bronze Small Group
    • Emblem Select Care EPO
    • Emblem Select Care Gold Small Group
    • Emblem Select Care HMO
    • Emblem Select Care PPO
    • Emblem Select Care Platinum Small Group
    • Emblem Select Care Silver Small Group
  • Fidelis Care
     
    • Ambetter Fidelis Care Bronze Exchange
    • Ambetter Fidelis Care Catastrophic Cvg Exchange
    • Ambetter Fidelis Care Gold Exchange
    • Ambetter Fidelis Care Native American Exchange
    • Ambetter Fidelis Care Platinum Exchange
    • Ambetter Fidelis Care Silver Exchange
    • Fidelis Care Child Health Plus
    • Fidelis Care Medicaid Managed Care
    • Fidelis Essential Plan 1
    • Fidelis Essential Plan 2
    • Fidelis Essential Plan 3
    • Fidelis Essential Plan 4
    • Wellcare by Fidelis Care Medicare
  • First Health
     
    • First Health PPO
  • GHI
     
    • American Plan Administrators
    • GHI CBP (City of New York Employees)
    • GHI Emblem Health EPO
    • GHI Emblem Health PPO
    • GHI HMO
    • GHI HMO Medicare
    • GHI Medicare PPO
    • GHI Medicare Supplement
    • GHI Network Access - Benefit Services of PA
    • GHI Network Access - Humana
    • GHI Network Access - Total Plan Concepts
    • IUOE Local 14-14B
    • Wlny-TV Inc.
  • HIP
     
    • Emblem Essential Plan 1
    • Emblem Essential Plan 2
    • Emblem Essential Plan 3
    • Emblem Essential Plan 4
    • HIP Access I
    • HIP Access II
    • HIP Bridge
    • HIP Child Health Plus
    • HIP EPO
    • HIP HMO
    • HIP Medicaid Enhanced Care
    • HIP Medicare Supplement
    • HIP POS
    • HIP PPO
    • HIP Prime Basic Exchange
    • HIP Prime Bronze
    • HIP Prime Bronze Exchange
    • HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange
    • HIP Prime Gold
    • HIP Prime Gold Exchange
    • HIP Prime Platinum
    • HIP Prime Platinum Exchange
    • HIP Prime Silver
    • HIP Prime Silver Exchange
    • HIP VIP Medicare Bold
    • HIP VIP Medicare Prime
    • Vytra HMO
  • Hamaspik Choice
     
    • Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP
  • Healthfirst
     
    • Health And Recovery Plan (Harp)
    • Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO
    • Healthfirst Child Health Plus
    • Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2
    • Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4
    • Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO
    • Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Medicaid
    • Healthfirst Medicare
    • Healthfirst Medicare/NYU Risk
    • Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan
    • Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO
    • Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange
    • Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO
  • Humana
     
    • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Local 1199
     
    • Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
    • Local 1199 PPO
  • Longevity Health Plan
     
    • Longevity Health Plan Medicare
  • Magnacare
     
    • Magnacare PPO
  • Medicaid of New York
     
    • NYS Medicaid
  • Medicare
     
    • Medicare Part A and B
    • Medicare Part B
  • Multiplan
     
    • AXA Assistance USA
    • Administrative Concepts
    • Beech Street PPO
    • Diversified Administration Corporation
    • Fiserv Health
    • GEHA
    • Global Excel
    • Global Health
    • Guardian Life Insurance Co Of America
    • Health Net Of California
    • Health Republic Of NJ
    • Insurance Design Administrators
    • Kaiser Foundation
    • Kaiser Permanente
    • Meritain Health
    • Multiplan PPO
    • Multiplan-Capital Dist Phys Health
    • Mutual Of Omaha
    • Nippon Life Ins Co
    • PHCS
    • Professional Benefit Admin
    • Qualcare Inc
    • Screen Actors Guild
    • Teamsters Allied Benefits
    • US Life Insurance Company
  • NYSHIP - The Empire Plan
     
    • NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan
  • Oxford
     
    • Oxford Health Plans Freedom
    • Oxford Health Plans Liberty
    • Oxford Metro
  • POMCO Insurance Company
     
    • POMCO Insurance Company
  • Partners Health Plan Inc
     
    • Partners Health Plan FIDA
    • Partners Health Plan Medicaid
    • Partners Health Plan Medicare
  • Qualcare Inc.
     
    • Qualcare Direct
  • Railroad Medicare
     
    • Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
  • Sedgwick WTC
     
    • World Trade Center - Sedgwick
  • Senior Whole Health
     
    • Senior Whole Health Medicare Advantage
  • Tricare
     
    • TriWest
    • Tricare
    • US Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
     
    • AARP Medicare Complete
    • Bind Benefits inc
    • Oxford Health Plans Medicare Advantage
    • UMR
    • United Health Care Charter
    • United Healthcare (NY University Care Plan)
    • United Healthcare AARP
    • United Healthcare All Savers
    • United Healthcare CareCore
    • United Healthcare Choice
    • United Healthcare Choice (AMEX employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (Blackrock employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (CBS employees)
    • United Healthcare Choice (Simon
    • United Healthcare Compass Exchange
    • United Healthcare EPO
    • United Healthcare EPO (ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Golden Rule Insurance
    • United Healthcare HMO
    • United Healthcare Healthscope
    • United Healthcare Indemnity
    • United Healthcare Indemnity (ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Medicare
    • United Healthcare Navigate
    • United Healthcare Nexus
    • United Healthcare Nexus (Amex Employees)
    • United Healthcare POS
    • United Healthcare PPO
    • United Healthcare Plus (ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Health Employees)
    • United Healthcare Student Resources
    • United Healthcare Student Resources (NYU)
    • United Healthcare Value, Advantage and HDHP (New York University employees)
    • UnitedHealthcare Choice (NY Power Authority Employees)
  • VA Community Care Network
     
    • VA CCN Optum
  • VNS Choice Advantage
     
    • VNS Medicare Advantage
    • VNS NY Choice Select Health
  • Village Care
     
    • VillageCare
  • WTC Health Program
     
    • NY Fire Department - WTC
    • WTC Health Program
  • Wellcare
     
    • WellCare Medicare
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Locations and Appointments

Perlmutter Cancer Center at ºÙºÙÊÓƵ Huntington Medical Group

789 Park Avenue, Suite 203, Huntington, NY 11743

Phone

631-425-2280

Fax

631-425-3803

Schedule Appointment

Academic office

789 Park Avenue, Suite 203

Suite 203

HUNTINGTON, NY 11743

Phone

631-425-2280

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