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Dr. Andrea Tufano-Sugarman

Andrea Tufano-Sugarman, MD

Gynecologic Medical Oncologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Uterine cancers and conditions
  • Ovarian cancers and conditions
  • Cervical cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Immunotherapy
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Physician
Get To Know Me

I am a board-certified medical oncologist. I focus on medical treatments for people with gynecologic cancers. This includes:

I see patients at MSK Commack on Long Island, making sure you have access to world-class care close to home. I work very closely with MSK’s team of surgeons, radiation oncologists, and researchers. Together, we provide the best treatment that’s right for you and the type of cancer you have.

I believe in a holistic approach to cancer treatment. My team will support you with wellness and lifestyle changes to help you feel your best during and after treatment.

Learning you have cancer can make you and your loved ones feel anxious. I will talk with you and your family about your diagnosis and treatment options. Together, we’ll choose a personal plan that’s best for you.

If you’re facing gynecologic cancer, my team and I will be there for you each step of the way.

My Role at MSK

A gynecologic (GY-neh-kuh-LAH-jik) medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in gynecologic cancers. This includes cervical, fallopian tube, ovarian, uterine (endometrial), vaginal, and vulvar cancers.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Uterine cancers and conditions
  • Ovarian cancers and conditions
  • Cervical cancers and conditions
  • Uterine sarcoma
  • Vulvar cancers and conditions
  • Vaginal cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Chemotherapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Clinical trials
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
  • Bachelor of Science, Cornell University

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Awards and Honors

  • Cornell Pandemic HEROES Award
  • American Society of Hematology Abstract Achievement Award

Fellowships

  • Hematology/Oncology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

Insurance Information

Understanding your insurance options is an important part of managing your cancer care. We have relationships with many common healthcare providers and plans.

Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Don't see your carrier or plan? We can help you understand your coverage.

If you don't have health insurance or are worried that your care may not be fully covered, our financial assistance programs may be able to help.

If you have questions about insurance, call us at 646-497-9176.

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Contact and Location

Dr. Tufano-Sugarman sees patients at one location.

Location
Commack, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack Nonna’s Garden Foundation Center
650 Commack Road Commack NY 11725
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Colleagues

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.

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Clinical Trials

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Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

  1. Tufano-Sugarman AM, Wang KY, Kohn N, Ghaly M, Parashar B, Frank D, Kamdar D, Pereira L, Fantasia J, Seetharamu N. Osteoradionecrosis versus Cancer Recurrence: An Unresolved Clinical Dilemma. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2023;85(1):28-35. doi: 10.1159/000527261. Epub 2022 Dec 1. PMID: 36455537.
  2. Tufano AM, Teplinsky E, Landry CA. Updates in Neoadjuvant Therapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Clin Breast Cancer. 2021 Feb;21(1):1-9. doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.07.001. Epub 2020 Jul 3. PMID: 32800492.
  3. Sugarman R, Tufano AM, Liu JM. Large vessel stroke as initial presentation of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Feb 5;2018:bcr2017221857. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-221857. PMID: 29437728; PMCID: PMC5836606.
  4. Sugarman R, Tufano AM, Liu JM. Large vessel stroke as initial presentation of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura. BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Feb 5;2018:bcr2017221857. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-221857. PMID: 29437728; PMCID: PMC5836606.
  5. Sammartino D, Khanijo S, Koenig S, Katsetos JF, Tufano A, Rai KR, Barrientos JC. Chylothorax in Patients with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Case Series. J Hematol. 2018 Jan;7(1):14-18. doi: 10.14740/jh339w. PMID: 30294401; PMCID: PMC6173329.
Publications on PubMed

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