Medical Oncology & Hematology
Dr. Bustamante-Alvarez is a board-certified oncologist-hematologist with extensive expertise in molecular oncology and caring for patients with various types of malignancies. With a focus on thoracic oncology, including small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, Mesothelioma, and thymic malignancies, he uses a comprehensive approach that incorporates immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and diverse chemotherapy regimens to provide optimal treatment outcomes. Dr. Bustamante-Alvarez also specializes in managing benign and malignant blood disorders, with particular emphasis on thrombosis, myeloproliferative neoplasms, and autoimmune cytopenias.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Bustamante-Alvarez is actively engaged in groundbreaking research, concentrating on genomics and circulating tumor DNA. His work has been published in esteemed journals, encompassing review articles and original research in cell-free DNA in thoracic oncology. As a principal investigator and co-investigator, he leads and collaborates on several interventional clinical trials, focusing on small-cell lung cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, and Mesothelioma within the field of thoracic oncology. Additionally, Dr. Bustamante contributes to research endeavors centered around biomarkers, exploring their potential impact on improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Bustamante-Alvarez received his Doctor of Medicine from the Central University of Venezuela and a Molecular Oncology Master’s in the Bioscience Studies Center and CNIO from the National Cancer Research Center in Madrid, Spain. He served as Chief Resident during his Internal Medicine Residency Program at Albert Einstein Medical Center. He completed a Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Center, where he also served as a Chief Fellow. Dr. Bustamante-Alvarez is an Assistant Professor at West Virginia University Cancer Institute and served as the West Virginia University Cancer Institute’s Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Research Unit.
Dr. Bustamante-Alvarez recently authored an article in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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| Lenox Hill Hospital |
| Long Island Jewish Forest Hills |
| Long Island Jewish Valley Stream |
| NSLIJ-New Hyde Park |
| NYU Winthrop |
| North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset |
| Plainview Hospital |
| St. John's Episcopal Hospital |
Patient Reviews
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"The best staff ever"
from Chinaza 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-18) -
"Staff, nurses, and Dr. Bustamante were all fantastic and caring."
from Elizabeth 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-11) -
"Staff members very polite and considerate
Bet there early lot of paperwork to fill out.
Great experience"
from Patrick 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-10) -
"Doctor and staff were great !"
from Irvin 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-10) -
"Great place with real care for people.fast service"
from Eladio 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-05) -
"this is my second time meeting Dr. Alvarez. Dr. Alvarez was very understanding of my concerns and was willing to make sure they were addressed. It was nice to see him aga"
from Veronica 4.0 Stars - (2024-07-04) -
"Staff is very kind and understanding and they very good care of there patient"
from Marvin 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-02) -
"I have nothing but respect for the New York Cancer & Blood Specialist. Dr. Jean Bustamante and his entire team are the BEST. The doctors and staff are always professional and take the time to listen and comfort me when I need that extra support. Again, thank you so much for taking care of me and being so skilled at what you and your staff do best."
from Patricia 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-15) -
"My husband, Joseph Puglisi & I(his wife Sharon)are very pleased with the care and experience Dr.Bustamante-Alvarez brings to us.
He is thorough, speaks in layman's terms(if asked) and is generally very helpful and understanding."
from Sharon 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-12) -
"Dr. Was very attentive and explained in details my illness. Staff was very kind as well"
from Eloiza 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-05)