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Memorial Sloan Kettering radiation oncologist Jacob Y. Shin

Jacob Y. Shin, MD

Radiation Oncologist

4.9 | 265 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Metastatic cancers
  • Spine tumors and spinal cancer

My Specialties

  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
  • Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified radiation oncologist. I specialize in treating people with cancer using very focused radiotherapeutic techniques. These include stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy, image-guided radiation therapy, and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. 

I treat many different types of cancer, including lung cancer, metastatic cancer, spine cancer, sarcoma, soft tissue and bone cancers, brain cancer, lymphoma, breast cancer, and prostate cancer.

I see patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth in New Jersey.

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Advancements are continually being made in radiation therapy options. This ongoing development allows significant progress in using data to deliver patient-tailored care. I run clinical trials that aim to decrease radiation therapy-related side effects and increase the effectiveness of cancer treatment. I also have significant experience working with cancer data sets on an institutional, multi-institutional, and national level. I have published studies in which I investigate cancer therapies, disparities in cancer care and outcomes, and prognostic factors associated with survival.

Cancer is a life-changing diagnosis. I understand the emotional toll it takes on patients and their loved ones. The fight against cancer requires a thorough understanding of the individual. I listen to my patients’ thoughts about their diagnosis and management and treatment options. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, patients have access to clinical trials of cutting-edge therapies. I enroll eligible patients in these studies, and I am dedicated to improving the care and treatment of all people with cancer.

What I Do at MSK

A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.

  • Assistant Attending Radiation Oncologist
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Metastatic cancers
  • Spine tumors and spinal cancer
  • Brain tumors
  • Soft tissue sarcomas
  • Bone cancers and conditions
  • Lymphoma
  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Prostate cancer and conditions

My Specialties

  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
  • Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
  • Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Boston University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Radiation Oncology, Rush University Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology

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

Dr. Shin sees patients at one location.

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Middletown, NJ
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth
480 Red Hill Road Middletown NJ 07748
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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.

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Patient Reviews

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4.9 265 reviews

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  • 4.9 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Mar 27, 2025

We love MSK. Over the past four years everyone has been wonderful to us. From my husband, [patient name removed]'s treatment. The beautiful smile everyone has on their face when they come to help you. It's the most comfortable environment on the terrible circumstances. Thank you, and this guy.

Mar 25, 2025

Doctor Shin but me at ease , Doctor Shin treated me as if I was a family member , Thank you

Mar 20, 2025

Dr Shin was a pleasure to talk to!! He was very knowledgeable about my condition and addressed all concerns !!

Mar 18, 2025

Visit was a telemedicine visit.

Mar 13, 2025

Dr Shin is wonderful and I look forward to seeing him. He is kind and gives you hope in what feels like a hopeless situation. He goes the extra mile and even calls you to make sure you're doing okay which is amazing in light of how busy he is. I really appreciate all that you do for me, Dr. Shin. I feel confident that I am in good hands. Thank you for the referral [patient name removed]

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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.

Jacob Y. Shin discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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