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Alexander Helfand, MD
Hematology and Oncology
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AHN Cancer Center - AGH
314 E North Ave, Level One
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Fax (412) 422-2570

Alexander Helfand, MD

Alexander Helfand, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist with AHN Cancer Institute, specializing in providing compassionate and empathetic oncologic and hematologic care. He diagnoses and treats blood-related illness and cancer.

Dr. Helfand went to medical school at Sackler School of Medicine, New York State/American Program, in Tel Aviv, Israel. Upon completion of medical school, he did his residency at Weill Cornell Medicine: New York Presbyterian – Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York and his fellowship in hematology/oncology at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Helfand is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and is affiliated with the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He speaks Spanish and Hebrew and sees patients ages 18 and older.

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Recent Patient Comments

"Very caring."

February 25, 2024

"Dr. Helfand has been an exceptional doctor to work with. He explains everything so easily to understand. He is really passionate in the treatment he is giving me. I recommend him to anybody."

January 12, 2024

"Excellent experience w/Dr. Helfand. I am impressed with his knowledge and stellar "bedside" manner. He went above and beyond."

November 29, 2023

"I just love Dr. Helfand. A wonderful caring provider"

July 25, 2023

"I can't imagine confronting my cancer without Dr. Helfand. He is the most amazing dr. I have ever encountered - and I have encountered MANY."

May 08, 2023

Credentials

School

Sackler School of Medicine

Board

AB Internal Medicine