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Memorial Sloan Kettering interventional radiologist Ernesto Santos

Ernesto Santos, MD

Interventional Radiologist

4.9 | 66 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Bone cancers and conditions
  • Bone metastases
  • Soft tissue sarcomas

My Specialties

  • X-Ray
  • CT scan
  • MRI
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Get to Know Me

As an interventional radiologist, I specialize in interventional oncology, which uses imaging to guide minimally invasive cancer treatments. Interventional oncology is a rapidly advancing field that uses cutting-edge technology to directly target cancer. 

I use many different imaging techniques, like X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to ensure precision and avoid complications. Most procedures I perform at Memorial Hospital in Manhattan are outpatient or require overnight stay, with minimal recovery time.

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My clinical interest has focused on pain treatment and palliative care. We use thermal energy (heating or freezing) to ablate benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) bone tumors that are causing pain. I treat a lot of patients with bone metastases. Bone tumors can be really painful, but we have several treatments available that can provide pain relief in a matter of days. My objective is to provide new treatment approaches to improve quality of life at each stage of my patients’ cancer journeys.

In addition to bone tumors, I am an expert in the treatment of vascular malformations and joint pain related to osteoarthritis and degenerative disease. One of the best parts of my job is seeing the look of relief on a patient’s face when the pain has subsided. 

Ultimately, my goal is to provide excellent patient-centered care through the assessment of each patient’s individual needs. I love working with my medical, surgical, and radiation oncology colleagues in order to provide a first-class experience for everyone who comes to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for care. 

I live in Manhattan with my wife and two daughters. When not at work, I enjoy hiking, biking, music, wine tasting, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. 

What I Do at MSK

An interventional (IN-ter-VEN-shun-al) radiologist is a doctor with special training in using image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat disease.

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Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Bone cancers and conditions
  • Bone metastases
  • Soft tissue sarcomas
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Head and neck cancers
  • Liver cancer and conditions

My Specialties

  • X-Ray
  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • Pain management
  • Palliative care
  • Ablation
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University of Alcala de Henares School of Medicine (Spain)

Residencies

  • Hospital Clinico Universitario San Carlos (Spain)

Fellowships

  • Hospital Puerta de Hierro (Spain)

Board Certifications

  • Radiology
  • Certificate of Added Qualifications in Vascular & Interventional Radiology

Awards and Honors

  • Faculty Clinical Excellence Award, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2019, 2021)
  • Gimbernat Award of Clinical Excellence, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid (2016)
  • Divisional Teaching Award of Excellence, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2016)
  • Ronald Hoy Teaching Award, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2016)

Insurance Information

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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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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

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

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

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

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

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

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Contact and Location

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New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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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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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Santos’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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Patient Reviews

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4.9 66 reviews

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  • 4.9 Trusts Provider with Care
  • 5.0 Provider Listened Carefully
  • 4.9 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Mar 24, 2025

Everyone was pleasant and extremely professional. Dr Santos is a wonderful man that I know I can trust.

Mar 3, 2025

Throughout this odyssey of treatments and surgeries, since 2019, all of my doctors, Bochner, Aggen, and now Santos, Moussa and Crane have been simply wonderful. Caring, patient, positive and always conveying absolute knowledge of their field. I am very lucky to have all of them on my case. Thank you.

Feb 17, 2025

The provider took time to built rapport with me as the patient and explained everything thoroughly. He also allowed ample time to ask questions. Overall a great experience because I felt heard and it was clear that he genuinely cares about his patients.

Feb 17, 2025

They helped mitigate my back pain during my PET scan.

Feb 3, 2025

For some reason I felt very confident in the care of Dr Santos. He did not give me the feeling he was in a rush, explained with knowledge and patient understanding. I pray that my care is in good hands

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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.

Ernesto Santos discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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