Overview
Dr. Ghassan K.
Abou-Alfa is an oncologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
He received his medical degree from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Dr. Ghassan K.
Abou-Alfa has expertise in treating small intestine/colorectal cancer, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise.
Dr. Ghassan K.
Abou-Alfa accepts Medicare, Blue Cross - see other insurance plans accepted.
Specialties
SPECIALTY
Oncology
Oncologists diagnose and treat cancers of all types.
They are skilled at using diagnostic tools, including biopsies, endoscopies, x-rays and other imaging.
Although they seem similar, cancer surgeons specialize in removing tumors.
Medical oncologists treat cancers with chemotherapy.
Radiation oncologists use various forms of radiation to treat tumors.
SUBSPECIALTIES
Gastrointestinal Cancer
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Liver cancer, Biliary cancer, Pancreatic cancer
