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Joseph Ramek, MD

Joseph Ramek, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Hematology & Oncology

Languages

English, Yiddish

Seeing patients at

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75 reviews

    • Reviewed on May 29, 2026
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    wonderfully caring and knowledgeable

    • Reviewed on May 28, 2026
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    Dr. Ramek takes the time to explain the blood test results and is a very caring doctor.

    • Reviewed on May 27, 2026
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    Very polite and very thorough. Totally professional.

    • Reviewed on May 19, 2026
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    Excellent caring professional

    • Reviewed on May 19, 2026
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    Great doctor very caring and knowledgeable

    • Reviewed on May 16, 2026
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    Patient, friendly, and understanding

    • Reviewed on May 9, 2026
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    Incredible caring doctor who makes himself always available

    • Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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    Very helpful and knowledgeable

    • Reviewed on May 2, 2026
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    He explains everything in a way that I can understand. He is very through.

    • Reviewed on May 1, 2026
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    Excellent doctor

    • Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
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    Brilliant man. Extremely knowledgeable and personable.

    • Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
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    He’s very much attuned to my problem and remembers all pertinent info that he gives me and has given me in the past.

    • Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
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    Dr. Ramek is very professional and knowledgeable.

    • Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026
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    I really don’t know him well enough to recommend him

    • Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
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    He is a one-of-a-kind doctor. Caring, compassionate, extremely intelligent... And he listens and answers all of your questions. He's wonderful!

    • Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
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    Joseph Ramek is very professional, kind, courteous, and knowledgeable about my illness. His expertise and treatment has helped to maintain my health over the last several years.

    • Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
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    He is outstanding at managing rare blood disorders. A consummate professional.

    • Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026
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    Most caring and knowledgeable doctor. Could not ask for a better doctor.

    • Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
    • Verified Review

    A fine doctor

    • Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
    • Verified Review

    He was courteous, kind, and very informative. He also provided a positive and reassuring outlook on my condition, which made the entire process much more bearable.

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  • About Joseph Ramek, MD

    Dr. Joseph Ramek is a hematologist and oncologist with four decades of clinical experience. He specializes in the care of blood disorders and cancer and has witnessed the evolution of modern treatments.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Ramek values close patient relationships and combines scientific advances with compassionate, individualized care.

    Gender

    Male

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    NY, 205716

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1992880090

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Awards and Publications