Dr. Kanti Rai MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
Lijmc Dept Of Med Hematology Oncology Chief 270 05 76th Avenue New Hyde Park NY, 11040About
Dr. Kanti Rai is a hematologist oncologist practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Rai 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
S M S Med Coll- Univ Of Rajasthan- Jaipur- Rajasthan- India 1955
Sawai Man Singh Med College Rajasthan University Jaipur Rajasthan India 1955
S M S Med College University Of Rajasthan Jaipur Rajasthan India
Sawai Man Singh Medical College 1955
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Kanti Rai MD's Expert Contributions
Can lymph nodes in the armpits be an indication of lymphoma?
Yes. If those armpit lymph nodes persist and do not spontaneously go away and particularly are on both sides,a physician should see the person, get a blood count and if then considered appropriate get a biopsy of one of those enlarged nodes READ MORE
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Treatments
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
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