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Dr. Jean Bustamante-Alvarez

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. Read Here.

Credentials:  MD
Education & Training
   Residency:    Albert Einstein Medical Center
    Medical School:    Central University of Venezuela


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

  • "My visit was good"
      from Joann 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-12)
  • "I've been going to NY Cancer & Blood Specialits for years. Love my Dr.'s and how they take good care of me. Highly recommend Dr. Bustamante and his team. Great doctor."
      from Delilah 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-02)
  • "He is a very good doctor all of the staff there are very welcoming."
      from Amia 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-02)
  • "(Translated by Google) He is a very efficient doctor and a very good person100% a good doctor!!@@ (Original) es muy eficiente doctor y muy buena persona100% un buen doctor!!@@"
      from Alba 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-17)
  • "The experience was good. The NP who administered my care was very friendly and knowledgeable."
      from Doreen 4.0 Stars - (2024-09-12)
  • "This was my first visit to this office. I was so nervous didn’t know what to expect. After I spoke to Dr. Bustamante Alvarez he made me feel at ease and I really appreciated that"
      from Charlene 5.0 Stars - (2024-08-27)
  • "Well I didn't even see the doctor. I have no meds. No one seems to care. I can't afford the medication I'm in some sort of donut hole until Jan 2025"
      from Catherine 1.0 Stars - (2024-08-26)
  • "I was a patient of Dr. Bustamante for a few months. Him and his staff would not return my calls and messages despite several messages to the patient portal and calls to the office regarding my treatment plan. When I would share with reception this experience, no one was apologetic. If you need a doctor that you can reach to ask small questions outside of appointments, do not come to this practice. I am very disheartened."
      from Ella 1.0 Stars - (2024-08-23)
  • "It was a pleasure once again visiting the office. All staff were pleasant and courteous. The doctor was great with explaining my situation to me. She also ask if I need any assistance and or any questions. Greatly satisfied"
      from Denise 5.0 Stars - (2024-08-23)
  • "(Translated by Google) Friendly professionals (Original) Amables profecionales"
      from Gladys 5.0 Stars - (2024-08-16)