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Al  Haitham Al Shetawi

Al Haitham Al Shetawi, MD, DMD

Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryHead and Neck SurgeryHead and Neck Surgical Oncology

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult 18-65
  • Older Adult >65

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Hospital Affiliations

  • Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center

About Al Haitham Al Shetawi

Professional Statement

Dr. Al Haitham Al Shetawi is an oral, maxillofacial, head and neck surgeon. He is fellowship trained in head and neck surgical oncology and microvascular reconstruction and board certified in oral and maxillofacial surgery. His clinical practice is focused on the surgical management of all aspects of head and neck benign and malignant tumors, thyroid and parathyroid conditions, salivary gland disorders and tumors including endoscopic procedures, complex facial reconstruction, including microvascular tissue transfer, orthognathic surgery, facial trauma and trigeminal nerve injuries. His interest in technology allows him to incorporated the latest technologies when treating patients with complex facial deformities and cancers. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters.

Get To Know Me

Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I offer skill, knowledge and expertise. I provide patients with all of them to manage their serious conditions.

What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
I value trust and personal care. I support my patients from the moment I meet them until the last follow up visit.

How do you spend your personal time when you're not caring for patients?
I enjoy playing with my young daughters.

Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
The combination of practical and intellectual skills to treat face, head and neck conditions made me choose this specialty. The greatest reward is the outcome I see on my patients' faces.

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: University Hospital and Medical Center Jacksonville, Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery, 2017
  • Residency: Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2015
  • Internship: Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Surgery (General Surgery), 2013
  • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2012
  • Internship: Louisiana State University Medical Center-Shreveport, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2009
  • Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 2008

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Locations

  1. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Poughkeepsie
  2. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Surgical Oncology Poughkeepsie (Fox St.)
  3. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Interventional Pulmonology Poughkeepsie (Fox St.)
  4. Nuvance Health Medical Practice - Surgical Oncology Kingston
Need help scheduling? Call 845-483-6920

Insurance

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  • Aetna
  • Anthem BlueCross Blue Shield Connecticut
  • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Coventry-Aetna
  • Emblem Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
  • Empire Health Plan
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care
  • Hamaspik
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid Connecticut
  • Medicaid New York
  • Medicare New York
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Multiplan Inc
  • MVP Health Care
  • Northwell Direct
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Tricare Humana Military
  • United Healthcare
  • Wellcare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

240 ratings, 12 reviews

Provider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/15/2025

    very professional

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    This doctor is fantastic. Always answers questions completely. I have highly recommended him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2025

    Office and medical staff very helpful and accommodating. NP Holly posted a massage very quickly after bloodwork

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/31/2025

    He is exceptional! Answered questions before I could ask. He is engaged, relatable, knowledgable and beyond competent! I am grateful to have been sent to him…very grateful!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/5/2025

    It's very easy to tell that he he genuinely cares about his Patients and the success rate of their treatment and recovery

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    This was my first visit with DR. Shetawi. I was very pleased. He was very through listened to my questions and answered all. Made me feel very comfortable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Great results from Doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2025

    Always given great detail in a clear and concise manner! Makes sure you know he is there for you! Very thankful for this Dr., especially since he saved my life last year!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2025

    Very precise and answered all questions clearly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/29/2025

    My visit was reassuring. Dr A spent time explaining my options. He was kind, compassionate, informative and extremely helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/12/2025

    The surgery he performed was successful and all follow up visits have been up beat and reassuring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2025

    Thoroughly explained all aspects of treatment.