Dr. Richard Zuniga, MD

Dr. Richard Zuniga, MD

Oncologist
72 E Main St, Babylon, NY
4.84
“Very nice , friendly staff. Office was clean, Dr Zuniga was on time and very very compassionate. He listened and communicated in a professional caring way. I would recommend this provider along with the very helpful friendly staff. ”
Janette D.October 29, 2024
Excellent wait time
92% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.84

Average wait time

4.69

Bedside manner

4.73
“Very nice , friendly staff. Office was clean, Dr Zuniga was on time and very very compassionate. He listened and communicated in a professional caring way. I would recommend this provider along with the very helpful friendly staff. ”
Janette D.October 29, 2024
“I liked that the Doctor explained what they were looking for in the blood tests. I also liked his friendly demeanor, which is so important in a doctor. Also, the technicians and nurses were super friendly and came across as very caring- that is so refreshing. Glad I came here.”
John A.October 12, 2023

About Dr. Richard Zuniga

Dr. Richard Zuniga is a board-certified hematologist-oncologist. He practiced as an Attending Physician and later became the Medical Director of Clinical Research at Lowell General Hospital. He has also practiced at New York Methodist Hospital, where he received the Attending Teaching Excellence Award in 2015. Before practicing medicine, Dr. Zuniga earned his Medical Degree (M.D.) at Universidad de San Martin de Porres Facultad de Medicina Humana in Peru. He completed his Residency and his first Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, where he also served as an Attending Physician. He then completed two more Fellowships: one in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Texas, San Antonio, and another in Drug Development Research at the University of Texas Health Science Center. Dr. Zuniga has been recognized for his fight against breast cancer, receiving the Breast Cancer Achievement Award from the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Symposium in 2010. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and Hematology, the European Society of Hematology, and the Society for Neuro-Oncology. He has authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts featured in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology. NYCBS is proud to have Dr. Zuniga attending, as he will impact its practice for years to come.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Breast cancer
Chronic anemia
Low white blood cell count
Multiple myeloma
Low platelet count
Breast cancer
Chronic anemia
Low white blood cell count
Multiple myeloma

Office locations

Babylon (1 of 2)
72 E Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (2 of 2)
136 E Main Street, East Islip, NY 11730
1 of 2

Education and background

Practice names

Board certifications

  • Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Universidad de San Martin de Porres Facultad de Medicina Humana
  • Henry Ford Hospital (Residency)
  • Henry Ford Hospital (Fellowship)
  • University of Texas, San Antonio, Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1376727941

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
4.69
Bedside manner
4.73
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The office was clean, the nurse was nice. It was just a long wait between getting my vitals and the doctor coming in.
Verified patient
Dr. Zuniga takes his time explaining treatment options and is always ready with a recommendation.
Dr.Zuniga has a caring manner. Easy to relate to.
Verified patient
I was impressed by Dr. Z’s bedside manner. I felt respected and cared for. 5 stars!
Top notch service from Front desk, phlebotomist, nurse, PA, doctor
Overall experience was great
Verified patient
Very nice , friendly staff. Office was clean, Dr Zuniga was on time and very very compassionate. He listened and communicated in a professional caring way. I would recommend this provider along with the very helpful friendly staff.
Verified patient
I liked that the Doctor explained what they were looking for in the blood tests. I also liked his friendly demeanor, which is so important in a doctor. Also, the technicians and nurses were super friendly and came across as very caring- that is so refreshing. Glad I came here.
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Dr. Zuniga is very knowledgeable and made the overall experience pleasant. The staff was friendly and kind. Highly recommend this office!
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Excellent Doctor
Dr. Zuniga always explains diagnosis and treatments in layman's terms. He understands that he needs to take his time with explanations. His time and effort are always greatly appreciated
Dr. Zuniga is up to date with all medical solutions. He carefully lists pros and cons of each of his recommendations. He is an extremely honest and trustworthy physician.
Stellar patient care and incredibly empathetic.
Would Recommend 100%
I came into Dr. Zunga’s office when my blood tests were abnormal. He explained exactly what was abnormal and what needed to be done. I left knowing exactly what was going on with my body and what I needed to do.
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Dr. Richard Zuniga has 2 office locations, including in Babylon and East Islip, view full addresses on Dr. Zuniga's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Zuniga have?

Dr. Richard Zuniga is certified by Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Zuniga?

Dr. Richard Zuniga frequently sees patients for Anemia, Colon Cancer Screening, Hematology Consultation, Oncology Consultation, and Oncology Follow Up. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Zuniga on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Richard Zuniga speak?

Dr. Richard Zuniga speaks English and Spanish.

How do patients rate Dr. Richard Zuniga in reviews?

56 patients have reviewed Dr. Richard Zuniga. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.84/5. They have a 4.73/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.69/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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