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Ira Dunkel, MD, Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, New York, NY

IraJDunkelMD

Pediatric Hematology & Oncology New York, NY

Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Pediatric Solid Tumor Oncology

Attending Pediatrician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medical College

Overview of Dr. Dunkel

Dr. Ira Dunkel is a pediatric hematology and oncology specialist based in New York, NY, with a focus on pediatric neuro-oncology, retinoblastoma, Langerhans cell histiocytosis and pediatric melanoma. He completed his medical education at Duke University School of Medicine, followed by a pediatrics residency at Duke University Hospital and a fellowship in pediatric hematology/oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell. Dr. Dunkel is actively involved in clinical trials, serving as a principal investigator on several studies related to pediatric brain tumors. His professional recognition includes multiple listings as a top doctor by Castle Connolly and New York Magazine.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, 1989 - 1992
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1985 - 1989
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2021 - Present
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1988 - 1999
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2007-2014
  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2005-2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Total Retinal Detachments Due to Retinoblastoma: Outcomes Following Intra-Arterial chemotherapy/ophthalmic Artery Chemosurgery  
    Ira J Dunkel, Jasmine H Francis, Y Pierre Gobin, Scott E Brodie, David H Abramson, PLoS One

Lectures

  • Activating Mutations in CSF1R and Additional Receptor Tyrosine Kinases in Sporadic and Familial Histiocytic Neoplasms 
    2018 ASH Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA - 12/1/2018

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    GHI PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Lovelace Health Plan PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    QualCare HMO
    QualCare PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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