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Dr. John Ashkar, MD

Critical Care Medicine
3.4 (25)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
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27 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. John Ashkar, MD

Dr. John Ashkar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Critical Care Medicine, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Medicine. They graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine and is affiliated with Tisch Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Ashkar an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Ashkar works at Practice in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Shortness of Breath and Insomnia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ashkar's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    355 Ovington Ave Ste 202, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 621-7100
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    Nyu Langone Hospital Brooklyn
    150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 630-7563
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    Ditmas Park Care Center
    2107 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 621-7100

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    About Dr. John Ashkar, MD

    Specialties
    • Critical Care Medicine
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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1073568184
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Ashkar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Ashkar has seen patients for Shortness of Breath and Insomnia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ashkar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Ashkar. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ashkar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ashkar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ashkar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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