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Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD

Hematology* Age 66
Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD
3.9 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Huntington, NY.
Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD
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Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD

Hematology* Age 66
Huntington, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Huntington, NY.

About

Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD is a Hematology Specialist in Huntington, NY. They currently practice at Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island and Huntington Hospital. Dr. Akhund has experience treating conditions like Anemia and Gastrointestinal Malabsorption among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Akhund received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Akhund also speaks French. Dr. Akhund is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Anemia
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Lung Cancer
Anemia
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Lung Cancer
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Bladder Cancer
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Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Esophageal Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Illeum Cancer
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloma
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Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
All Lymphoma
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Disorders
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Breast Carcinoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
Central Cyanosis
Cervical Cancer
Chordoma
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Diffuse Follicle Center Lymphoma
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Duodenal Cancer
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Fallopian Tube Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 3A
Hemochromatosis
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hypercoagulable State
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Male Breast Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Mast Cell Diseases
Maternal Anemia
Mature T and NK-Cell Cancer
Melanoma
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Meningiomas
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Nodular Lymphoma
Nodular Sclerosis Hodgkins Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria
Peritoneal Cancer
Pernicious Anemia
Pineal Region Tumors
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Hypercoagulable State
Salivary Gland Cancer
Secondary Hypertension
Sezary's Disease
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin C Disease
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thalassemia
Thalassemia Minor
Tongue Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vaginal Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvovaginal Rhabdomyosarcoma
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
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Locations

  1. 1 Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Huntington Medical Group
    789 Park Ave Ste 203, Huntington, NY 11743

Patient Satisfaction

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3.9
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (3)

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Feb 26, 2024
He has a way of expressing what is going on with my cancer. He has a great bed side manner. Takes his time to answer any questions you may Have, never rushes you. I wish all my doctors could be like him
— Feb 26, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD is a hematology specialist in Huntington, NY. He specializes in Hematology and Medical Oncology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Medical Center - Petrie Campus
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NYU School of Medicine MC
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Akhund's profile.

Dr. Akhund frequently treats the following conditions: Anemia and Gastrointestinal Malabsorption. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island and Huntington Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Birjis Akhund, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island

    259 1st St, Mineola, NY

  • Huntington Hospital

    270 Park Ave, Huntington, NY