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Languages: English, Farsi

Medical Oncology & Hematology

Dr. Benasher is a graduate of CUNY Queens College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a Minor in Biochemistry. He received his Doctor of Medicine at St. Georgeโ€™s University School of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency in the Department of Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center. Recently, Dr. Benasher completed his fellowship training in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at Maimonides Medical Center.

Dr. Benasher has experience treating a wide range of solid tumors such as lung cancer, prostate cancer, and gastrointestinal cancers amongst others. His experience also includes treating an array of hematological malignancies such as Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Myelodysplastic syndromes, and Multiple myeloma. Additionally, he has experience in evaluating and treating benign hematologic disorders such as iron deficiency anemia, blood disorders in pregnancy, hypercoagulable states, and bleeding disorders.

Dr. Benasher has researched the utility of next-generation sequencing in metastatic colorectal cancer. He has also investigated the management of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in special patient populations who do not accept blood products.

Credentials:  M.D.
Education & Training
   Residency:    Maimonides Medical Center
   Medical School:    St. Georgeโ€™s University School of Medicine
   College:    CUNY Queens College
   Fellowships:    Maimonides Medical Center


Flushing Hospital Medical Center
Huntington Hospital
Mount Sinai Queens
St. Francis Hospital
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
ny presbyterian hospital

Patient Reviews

  • "Dr. Benasher is very polite, precise and knowledgeable. He always has the answers to any questions I have. I always enjoy my visits to him as he never has a wait time when I arrive. He always sees me on time."
      from Robert 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-05)
  • "Best doctor ever. Drove 45 minutes out of my way just to see Dr Benasher"
      from Marilyn 5.0 Stars - (2025-04-05)
  • "Thank you very much for been there for me Drโ€™ Daniel Benasher , you sowed me that you are a very sensitive and professional, listening to the customers needs , and explaining all of the side effects of the chemotherapy treatment , Thank you for been so kind , I feel that I will go over that cancer thing with your help and Gods Help of Course ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™ God Bless you Amen ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™ Michael Benjamin White Son ."
      from Michael-Benjamin 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-02)
  • "It's always scary to visit a doctor for the first time, but when you have an appointment with Dr. Benasher, you leave super positive knowing that everything will be fine and that you will receive the help you need, thank you very much ๐Ÿ™"
      from Mary 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-01)
  • "Such an amazing hematologist sad to see him leave the Astoria office. If your are looking for a compassionate professional Hematologist. He is a wonderful Hematologist โค๏ธ and an incredible clinical and administrative team"
      from Isabel 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-25)
  • "(Translated by Google) Very good, thank you for your good attention, thanks to my doctor Daniel Benash, an excellent doctor, he helped me a lot with my chemo therapy, my radiation, I gave him a 100 (Original) Muy bueno gracias por su buena atencion gracias a mi doctor Daniel Benash un exelente medico me ayudo mucho con mi quimio terapia mi radiacion yo le don un 100"
      from Lucesita 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-14)
  • "-Attention ; cordiality ; respect ; the best team ; THANK YOU"
      from Deusmar 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-14)
  • "Dr. Daniel is very respectful and know how to deal with his patients. Thanks for everything."
      from Adel 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-12)
  • "The Doctor is a great person and he cares about you not just about getting a paycheck"
      from Delores 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-11)
  • "Dr Benasher is a doctor that I would recommend to my friends and family without any hesitantation. He is knowledgeable, explains everything, and is patient. He has a great bedside manner and is personable. The treatment staff that he works with are wonderful!"
      from Deirdre 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-08)