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Dr. Koen Van Besien, MD

Hematology* Age 65
Dr. Koen Van Besien, MD
4.6 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Koen Van Besien, MD

Hematology* Age 65
New York, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Koen Van Besien, MD is a Hematologist in New York, NY.

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Dr. Koen Van Besien, MD is a Hematologist in New York, NY. Dr. Van Besien currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital and UH Cleveland Medical Center. Dr. Van Besien has experience treating conditions like Acute Leukemia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Van Besien received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Van Besien's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Van Besien also speaks French. Dr. Van Besien is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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  1. 1 WCMC Lymphoma Myeloma
    520 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
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  2. 2 Office
    301 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021
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  3. 3 University Hospitals
    11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
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Sep 12, 2021
Dr. van Besien is a highly experienced professional with exceptional knowledge and also compassion for his patients. He is very personable and also practical, making sure the patient gets the right treatment but without unnecessary time and anguish wasted on unnecessary procedures/steps. This comes from his extraordinary amount of experience and ability to make exceptional judgement calls from prior patient experiences.
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Languages Spoken
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Hematology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana University Hospitals
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Koen Van Besien, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Van Besien's profile.

Dr. Koen Van Besien, MD is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital and UH Cleveland Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Koen Van Besien, MD holds board certification in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

  • UH Cleveland Medical Center

    11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH