Ridge, NY, November 05, 2024 –New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is proud to announce the addition of Hematologist-Oncologist Ahmed Sawas, MD. Dr. Sawas will see patients at 1500 NY-112, Building 1, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 and 12 East 86th Street, Suite 4, New York, NY 10028.
“Dr. Sawas will make a great addition to our network of physicians at NYCBS,” said Jeff Vacirca, MD, CEO of NYCBS. Dr. Sawas shares our commitment to patients and individualized care. Welcome aboard, Dr. Sawas!”
Dr. Sawas specializes in treating lymphoid malignancies, including aggressive and indolent B-cell lymphoma, CLL and both peripheral T-cell lymphoma and cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. He creates tailored treatment plans that consider his patients’ needs and the biology of the disease. Dr. Sawas believes that a comprehensive management plan for his patients is essential.
“I am excited to join an organization that focuses on supporting patients with high standards of care and innovation,” said Dr. Sawas.
Dr. Sawas received his MD from the State University of New York – Health Science Center at Brooklyn College of Medicine. Dr. Sawas then completed his internship, residency, and fellowship at St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in Hematology-Oncology at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Sawas is an assistant professor of medicine at Columbia University Medical Center and has over 10 years of experience. Dr. Sawas speaks fluent English and Arabic.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sawas, please call 631-751-3000. For more information, visit nycancer.com.