Memorial Sloan Kettering medical oncologist James Fetten

James Fetten, MD

Head and Neck Medical Oncologist

4.9 | 126 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

Head and neck cancers

My Specialties

Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy
Chemotherapy

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Get to Know Me

I am a medical oncologist with more than 20 years of experience who specializes in caring for people with head and neck cancer. I began my oncology career by training at Memorial Sloan Kettering, after which I practiced in upstate New York. I served as Chief of Oncology for a major health system and was president of the local county medical society. It was a privilege to come full circle and return to MSK to focus on head and neck cancer.

My practice is located at the David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care in New York City, as well as MSK Westchester.

I have expertise in developing and implementing treatment plans that include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies, or some combination of these. I work with each of my patients and their families to map out a strategy for achieving optimal results best suited to their needs. My philosophy is that caring for people with cancer requires commitment, compassion, and a personal connection for a journey that is undertaken as a doctor-patient team.

I am also interested in the role of lifestyle during cancer treatment and survivorship, particularly physical activity and nutrition. I first developed this interest while participating in a 3,300 mile, cross-country cycling event called Tour of Hope to raise awareness about cancer and research. I rode alongside cancer survivors and caregivers and was inspired by the way they could derive a positive experience by incorporating physical activity into their cancer journey. I used this experience to start a physical activity program in upstate New York for cancer survivors centered around cycling and I am still an avid cyclist myself.

What I Do at MSK

A head and neck medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in head and neck cancers. This includes cancers of the larynx, lips, mouth, nose, salivary glands, and throat.

Regional Care Network (RCN) Medical Site Director at MSK Westchester

Conditions I Treat

Head and neck cancers

My Specialties

Immunotherapy
Targeted therapy
Chemotherapy

Education

MD, Rutgers University Medical School

Residencies

Internal Medicine - Cornell University/North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York

Fellowships

Oncology/Hematology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Hematology

Awards and Honors

Clinical Investigator Award, National Cancer Institute

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Contact and Location

Dr. Fetten sees patients at two locations.

Office Phone

646-608-3775

Location

New York, NY

West Harrison, NY

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4.9 126 reviews

4.8 Provider's Explanations Easy to Understand
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4.9 Likelihood of Recommending Provider

Mar 24, 2025

Great team

Mar 18, 2025

Wonderful!!!

Mar 12, 2025

All personnel, including those stocking supplies for the hot drinks counter, were very courteous.

Feb 18, 2025

Excellent in all respects!! Physician and support staff were first rate in competence and courtesy

Feb 11, 2025

Your wonderful team made my visit stress free and dignified. Thankyou.

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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.

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