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Dr. Alexander Askanas, MD

Dr. Alexander Askanas, MD

Cardiology*
60+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Askanas, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Warsaw Medical School in 1960. He is affiliated with medical facilities Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Alexander Askanas MD

242 E 19th St Lbby 1 New York, NY 10003
(212) 369-3080

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Askanas is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Askanas specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

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Dr. Alexander Askanas, MD is a cardiologist in New York, NY and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Warsaw Medical School in 1960. He is affiliated with medical facilities Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

  • Cardiology

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  • V A New York Harbor Healthcare System New York Campus

    Fellowship Hospital, 1972

  • V A New York Harbor Healthcare System New York Campus

    Residency Hospital, 1971

  • First State Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1961

  • Warsaw Medical School

    Medical School, 1960
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine
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Cardiovascular Disease†
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Internal Medicine†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Alexander Askanas MD

Alexander Askanas MD242 E 19th St Lbby 1 New York, NY 10003
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

    51 N 39th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Recipient of 38
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St
    New York, NY 10065
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in coronary intervention procedures (angioplasty with stent)

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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