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Dr. Anca Askanase MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 2 New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Anca Askanase is a rheumatologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Askanase specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Askanase treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Carol Davila University of Medicine & Pharmacy Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Lupus, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Rheumatoid Arthritis And More
Dr. Anca Askanase MD's Practice location
Practice At 305 2nd Ave Suite 16
305 2nd Ave Suite 16 -New York, NY 10003Get Direction
Columbia University Medical Center Division of Rheumatology
161 Fort Washington Ave Fl 2 -New York, NY 10032Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jane Sunmi Kang M.D.622 W 168th St New York NY 10032
- Dr. Ralph S Blume MD161 Fort Washington Ave New York NY 10032
- Dr. Dimitrios Pappas M.D.622 W 168th St New York NY 10032
- Dr. Margrit Wiesendanger M.D., PH.D.622 W 168th St New York NY 10032
- Dr. Joan M Bathon M.D.630 W 168th St New York NY 10032
- Dr. Edward Dwyer M.D.161 Fort Washington Ave New York NY 10032
Nearest Hospitals
MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL/PETRIE CAMPUSl
FIRST AVENUE AT 16TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10003BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTERl
462 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL/PETRIE CAMPUSl
FIRST AVENUE AT 16TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10003BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTERl
462 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016NYU HOSPITALS CENTERl
550 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTERl
234 EAST 149TH STREET BRONX NY 10451HARLEM HOSPITAL CENTERl
506 LENOX AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10037