MSKCC 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 (866)4258999 (Phone)
Certifications:
Orthopedic Surgery, 2003
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
MSKCC 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065
Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Philosophy:
I am an orthopaedic surgical oncologist with expertise in treating both children and adults with bone and soft tissue sarcomas of the pelvis and extremities. Sarcomas are a very rare group of tumors that arise from connective tissues such as bone and muscle. I work with a large team of doctors, including pediatric and adult oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, and surgical oncologists to develop expert care plans that are unique to each patient.
The majority of patients who have surgery for sarcomas have limb-sparing surgery, meaning that the tumor can be removed without amputating a limb. As an orthopaedic surgeon, a large focus of my work involves developing and refining reconstruction options for knees, hips, shoulders, and other parts of the body that provide patients with the most function and increase the longevity of the artificial body part. I also treat patients with cancer that has spread to bone. My research interests include identifying novel targets and therapies for treating bone and soft tissue tumors.
Education:
Medical School Boston University School Of Medicine Graduated: 1994 Medical School Boston Medical Center Graduated: 1994 Medical School Boston Univ Graduated: 1994 Medical School Meml Sloan Keltering Cancer Ctr Graduated: 1994
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Biography:
LifeOne year after graduating, I married my high school sweetheart since I was 15,...