Dr. Tarek Elrafei D.O.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1200 Waters Pl Suite M106 Bronx NY, 10461About
Dr. Tarek Elrafei is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Elrafei specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Clinical Oncology American Society of Hematology
Dr. Tarek Elrafei D.O.'s Practice location
Dr. Tarek Elrafei D.O.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Elrafei
- Anonymous
Great!.
Recommended Articles
- Multiple Myeloma: What is Autotransplantation?
During a stem cell transplantation or autotransplantation, the patient receives high chemotherapy dosage which is sometimes done to the entire body to get rid of the cells that are in the bone marrow (including the myeloma cells). Afterwards, the patient receives new stem cells to form...
- Life Lessons After Multiple Misdiagnoses of Lymphoma
28-year-old Jessica DeCristofaro had been coughing persistently and she was told by her doctor that it was a result of allergies. She even took medication for her supposed allergies over the course of two years. When the medication failed to improve her persistent cough, another doctor diagnosed her...
- Tips on How to Live with Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma, a type of cancer, adversely affects plasma cells, which are your immune system’s components. The American Cancer Society indicates that in 2014, more than 24,000 people in the United States had multiple myeloma.Multiple myeloma patients can lose their appetite due to the adverse...
- The Link Between Melatonin and Lymphoma
There’s always room for improvement when it comes to the experience and outcomes of cancer treatment. Fortunately, scientists are constantly researching new, better ways to do so. Although standard treatment remains mostly the same for now, the medical community is making great strides in...
- Lymphoma News: Mother Gives Birth to Healthy Daughter after Chemo During Pregnancy
Chemotherapy has a reputation for its not-so-great side effects. As many people know, chemotherapy is known to cause off target symptoms for most cancer patients such as nausea and vomiting, hair loss, and extreme fatigue. In addition to the symptoms that one may experience during treatment, some of...
- Facts About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a certain form of cancer of the plasma cell, which is part of the immune system. It initiates in the bone marrow, where the blood cells are produced.The immune system is made of variety of cells that fight infections and keep the body healthy. What takes place in bone marrow...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Inna Sominsky M.D.1660 E 14th St Brooklyn NY 11229
- Pilar Nava-Parada20 W 72nd St New York NY 10023
- Dr. LiHong Wei M.D.17660 Union Tpke Fresh Meadows NY 11366
- Loreta Garretson-Vaivilavicius Other96 Parkway Rochelle Park NJ 07662
- Brian H. Kim350 Engle Street Englewood New Jersey 7631
- Dr. Jean D\'Augustine MD1530 Bedford Ave Brooklyn NY 11216