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Dr. John Ashkar, MD

Dr. John Ashkar, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. John Ashkar, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ashkar has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He graduated from Damascus University Faculty of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. He is not accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

2107 Ditmas Ave Brooklyn, NY 11226
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(718) 621-7100

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ashkar specializes in the areas of Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • 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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Dr. Ashkar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ashkar

3.4

25 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
60%
60%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
36%
36%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Brooklyn, NY – Jun 12, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Ashkar, MD is a critical care medicine specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ashkar has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease. He...read more

  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Damascus University Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Critical Care Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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Pulmonary Disease
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Sleep Medicine
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Focus on Asthma

Locations

Practice

Ditmas Park Care Center2107 Ditmas Ave Brooklyn, NY 11226
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NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn150 55th St Brooklyn, NY 11220
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Practice

Office355 Ovington Ave Ste 202 Brooklyn, NY 11209
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    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, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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