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- Dr. John Ashkar, MD
Dr. John Ashkar, MD
Critical Care Medicine•Male•Age 49
Critical Care Medicine
Dr. John Ashkar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities Maimonides Medical Center and NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital. His office is not accepting new patients.

Nyu Langone Hospital Brooklyn
150 55th St Brooklyn, NY 11220Make an Appointment
(718) 630-7563- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
Dr. Ashkar's conditions and procedures:
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- Air and Gas Embolism
- Alkalosis
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asbestosis
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiolitis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bronchospasm
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Emphysema
- Histoplasmosis
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Septic Embolism
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Study
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Swine Flu
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Tuberculosis
- Viral Infection
- Wegener's Granulomatosis
- Wheezing
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Dr. Ashkar accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Ashkar accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
- AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
- Choice Plus POS II
- Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
- Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
- Open Choice PPO
- Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
- Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
- Savings Plus of Metro, NY
- Select
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
- Blue Card PPO
- High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
- Capital Blue Cross
- Capital Blue Cross PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- National EPO
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Connecticare
- Flex Connecticut EPO
- Passage HMO
- EmblemHealth
- GHI CBP
- HIP Prime HMO
- Select Care Small Group
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
- Blue Priority NY EPO
- Connection Blue High Performance Network
- Connection Employer Sponsored
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Empire Hospital
- Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
- National Blue High Performance Network
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- BluePPO HSA PPO
- SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
- Healthfirst
- Pro Plans EPO
- Pro Plus Plans EPO
- Total Plans EPO
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS PPO
- Blue High Performance Network
- Community Blue PPO
- PPOBlue PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care Network PPO
- Choice Care PPO
- Choice POS
- MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
- MVP Health Care
- MVP Health Plan EPO
- Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom
- Garden State
- Liberty
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Medica Choice
- Navigate HMO
- Navigate POS
- Nexus Open Access
- Options PPO
Dr. Ashkar's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ashkar
3.4
Based on 25 ratings
5 Star | 60% | 60% |
4 Star | 0% | 0% |
3 Star | 0% | 0% |
2 Star | 4% | 4% |
1 Star | 36% | 36% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ashkar to family and friends is 3.44 out of 5
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. John Ashkar, MD?
View contact information to make an appointment.
Does Dr. John Ashkar, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
What conditions does Dr. John Ashkar, MD treat?
Dr. Ashkar frequently treats the following conditions: Wheezing, Shortness of Breath, and Asthma. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. John Ashkar, MD's office address?
Dr. Ashkar's office is located at 150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. John Ashkar, MD fluent in?
Dr. Ashkar is able to speak Arabic and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. John Ashkar, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Ashkar provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. John Ashkar, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. John Ashkar, MD is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center and NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital.
Is Dr. John Ashkar, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. John Ashkar, MD holds board certifications in Pulmonary Disease.
Does Dr. John Ashkar, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 3.4/5 for Dr. John Ashkar, MD. Patients say that the provider listened & answered questions well and the appointment wasn't rushed. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
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Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. Ashkar is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.44% Patients that would definitely recommend, 26% lower than the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Surgical Care™ (2023)
73% Patients that would definitely recommend, 3% higher than the national average
36 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Cardiac Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
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