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Dr. John Ashkar, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 51
Dr. John Ashkar, MD
3.4 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. John Ashkar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. John Ashkar, MD
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Dr. John Ashkar, MD

Critical Care Medicine* Age 51
Brooklyn, NY
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29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Ashkar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Ashkar graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. John Ashkar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has 29 years experience. Dr. Ashkar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. Dr. Ashkar has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, Insomnia and Moderate Asthma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ashkar received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Dr. Ashkar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Ashkar also speaks Arabic. Dr. Ashkar is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Experience Check

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Shortness of Breath
Insomnia
Moderate Asthma
Shortness of Breath
Insomnia
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Moderate Asthma
Asthma
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Bronchospasm
Finger Clubbing
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Tracheitis
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Bronchitis
Long COVID Disorder
Sleep Apnea
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Abdominal Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Barrett's Esophagus
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Croup
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Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
Pneumonia
Pneumonitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Recurrent Hypersomnia
Respiratory Failure
Sarcoidosis
Sleep-Walking
Traumatic Brain Injury
Abdominal Abscess
Acute Bronchiolitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Air and Gas Embolism
Alkalosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Asbestosis
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bird Flu
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Bone Cancer
Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Burn Injuries
Candidiasis of Lung
Chlamydial Pneumonia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Pharyngitis
Chronic Pulmonary Embolism
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Cough
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Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Emphysema
Empyema
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Esophageal Varices
Exercise Induced Asthma
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Histoplasmosis
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Impairments of Consciousness
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Carcinoma
Lung Nodule
Male Breast Cancer
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Narcolepsy
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Primary Insomnia
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Rib Fracture
Scleroderma
Second-Degree Burns
Septic Embolism
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Swine Flu
Thyroid Cancer
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberculosis
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Viral Infection
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Wheezing
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Respiratory Management
Sleep Study
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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    Empire Hospital
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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access)
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Aetna
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    Open Choice
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • MagnaCare
    MagnaCare PPO
  • Cigna
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National
  • Freedom
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Total Plans EPO
    Pro Plans EPO
    Pro Plus Plans EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Ditmas Park Care Center
    2107 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
  2. 2 NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
    150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
  3. 3 Office
    355 Ovington Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ashkar
3.4
Based on 25 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (9)

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Jun 12, 2019
Spent over 30 minutes with me even though I was his last appointment. First time in my life I felt like a doctor wasn't rushing me out the door. He is a good doctor.
Brooklyn, NY — Jun 12, 2019
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Sleep Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Ashkar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ashkar's profile.

Dr. Ashkar frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, Insomnia and Moderate Asthma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Ashkar, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals.

Yes, Dr. John Ashkar, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY