Danielle Bello, MD

Surgeon

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

Melanoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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What I Do at MSK

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I am a surgical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with cutaneous malignancies (cancer that begins in cells that form the outer layer of the skin). These include melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and sweat gland tumors.

I see between 800 and 1,000 patients with cutaneous malignancies each year at MSK locations.

When patients come to me, they are often concerned about what their diagnosis means for their well-being and quality of life. I understand that a cancer diagnosis can be unnerving, and I take the time to answer patients’ questions about their disease patiently and empathetically. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I work closely with colleagues across medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, nursing, and supportive care, who all specialize in the treatment of cutaneous malignancies. We spend time with our patients and their loved ones to understand their unique needs and wishes and ultimately, to recommend a treatment plan that is best for them.

I decided to pursue a career in oncology because I felt that this field was where I could make a difference. Most people will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives, either personally or through connection to a loved one, and this can take both a physical and an emotional toll. I wanted to be a part of their solution—not just by surgically treating their disease, but also by supporting them in their journey and individualizing their care so they get the best possible treatment for them. It is important to me that patients and their caregivers know that they are receiving personalized, state-of-the-art care and feel uplifted by our team of experts at each step in the process.

In addition to providing compassionate care to all who come to me, I am committed to bettering outcomes for patients with cutaneous malignancies through the study of different subsets of melanoma, such as acral melanoma. The less common types of melanomas are genetically distinct from the more common cutaneous melanomas. By better understanding these differences, I believe that we can improve how we care for people with these diseases.

Beyond researching these subsets, I am also investigating new ways to combine surgery with immunotherapy to boost outcomes in patients with advanced or melanoma that has metastasized or spread to other parts of the body. I am currently involved in studies aimed at defining the role of injecting highly concentrated drugs directly into skin lesions for patients with metastatic disease to improve their outcomes.

I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children and traveling together when we can.

My Role at MSK

A surgeon is a doctor with special training in many kinds of surgery.

My Specialties

Melanoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinomas
Sweat Gland Tumors

Education

MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Residencies

Surgery – Yale University School of Medicine

Awards and Honors

David and Monica Gorin Award of Courage Fellow, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2017-2018)

Fellowships

Surgical Oncology – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

General Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Insurance Information

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Oxford

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Contact and Location

Dr. Bello sees patients at two locations.

Office Phone

646-888-4945

Location

Uniondale, NY

Commack, NY

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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

Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Bello
A Phase 2 Study of L19IL2 and L19TNF With Pembrolizumab in People With Melanoma

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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.

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Research and Publications

Kurtansky NR, Manci RN, Bello DM, Adamson AS, Shoushtari AN, Wehner MR, Ariyan CE, Marghoob AA, Marchetti MA, Rotemberg V. Risk of nonacral cutaneous melanoma after the diagnosis of acral melanoma. Br J Dermatol. 2022 Mar 23. doi: 10.1111/bjd.21251. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35318644 No abstract available.

Thomas D, Bello DM. Adjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma. J Surg Oncol. 2021 Mar;123(3):789-797.

Sahu, A, Oh, Y, Peterson G. Cordova M, Navarrete-Dechent C, Gill M, Alessi-Fox C, Gonzalez S, Phillips W, Wilson S, Afzalneia R, Rose R, Mohsen A, Bello D, Marghoob A, Rossi A, Wolchok JD, Merghoub T, Rotemberg V, Chen CSJ, Rajadhyaksha M In vivo optical imaging-guided targeted sampling for precise diagnosis and molecular pathology. Sci Rep. 2021 Nov 30;11(1):23124.

Bello DM, Faries MB. The Landmark Series: MSLT-1, MSLT-2 and DeCOG (Management of Lymph Nodes). Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 Jan;27(1):15-21.

Bello DM, Ariyan CE. ASO Author Reflections: Is There a Re-invigorated Role for Melanoma Metastasectomy in a Checkpoint Blockade Era? Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 Jan 17.

Bello DM. Indications for the surgical resection of stage IV disease. J Surg Oncol. 2019

Bello DM, Panageas KS, Hollmann TJ, Shoushtari AN, Chapman P, Postow MA, Callahan MK, Wolchok JD, Brady MS, Coit D, Ariyan CE. Outcomes of Patients with Metastatic Melanoma Selected for Surgery After Immunotherapy. Plenary presentation at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Society of Surgical Oncology, March 21-24, 2018, Chicago, IL.

Bello DM, Ariyan CE. Adjuvant Therapy in the Treatment of Melanoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2018 Jul;25(7):1807-1813.

Bello DM, Panageas KS, Hollmann T, Shoushtari AN, Momtaz P, Chapman PB, Postow MA, Callahan MK, Wolchok JD, Brady MS, Coit DG, Ariyan CE. Survival Outcomes After Metastasectomy in Melanoma Patients Categorized by Response to Checkpoint Blockade. Ann Surg Oncol. 2019 Dec 17.

Bello DM, Han G, Jackson L, Bulloch K, Ariyan S, Narayan D, Rothberg BG, Han D. The Prognostic Significance of Sentinel Lymph Node Status for Patients with Thick Melanoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 Dec;23(Suppl 5):938-945.

Bello DM, Chou JF, Panageas KS, Brady MS, Coit DG, Carvajal RD, Ariyan CE. Prognosis of acral melanoma: a series of 281 patients. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Oct;20(11):3618-25.

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Bello’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Danielle Bello discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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