Dr. Alexander Losev, M.D.
Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2558 E 18th St Brooklyn NY, 11235About
A top professional in the field of hematology and medical oncology, Dr. Alexander Losev is in practice at NYU Langone Hematology Oncology Associates – Brooklyn. As for his academic appointments, Dr. Losev is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. As a hematologist-oncologist, he specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of cancer, malignant blood diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, as well as blood disorders such as iron-deficiency anemia, clotting abnormalities, hemophilia, and sickle-cell disease.
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Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine MD 1993
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine -
Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award Year
Treatments
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (all)
- Breast Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Multiple Myeloma (mm)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (aml)
Fellowships
- NYU School of Medicine Hematology/Oncology 1999
Experience & Accolades
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of MedicineNYU Langone Medical Center
Fellowships
- NYU School of Medicine1999Hematology/Oncology
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