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Memorial Sloan Kettering medical oncologist Mark Robson

Mark E. Robson, MD

Breast Medical Oncologist & Clinical Geneticist

4.9 | 194 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Hereditary cancers
  • Young women with breast cancer

My Specialties

  • Breast cancer screening
  • Targeted therapy
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in the identification and management of individuals who have inherited an increased risk for cancer. I concentrate on helping men and women with cancer incorporate genetic information into their treatment plan. For those who are at increased risk, but have not been diagnosed, I work to develop a plan that will help them either prevent the development of cancer, or limit its impact if it occurs.

Along the same lines, my research focus has studied the best ways to use genetic information to improve the outcomes of those with or at risk for hereditary cancers of all types.

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Consistent with the goals I pursue in my clinical genetics work, my oncology practice is weighted toward the management of young women with breast cancer, especially hereditary breast cancer. As part of that practice, I participate in the development of new treatments, such as PARP inhibitors, which may be particularly useful for this group of women. Finally, I also maintain a separate practice where I coordinate screening for women with mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2.

What I Do at MSK

A breast medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in breast cancer.

A clinical geneticist is a scientist with special training in diagnosing and treating genetic conditions. They can help explain your risk of getting a genetic condition that is passed on from parents to children.

  • Chief, Breast Medicine Service
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Hereditary cancers
  • Young women with breast cancer

My Specialties

  • Breast cancer screening
  • Targeted therapy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University of Virginia

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Medicine - Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2025)
  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
  • Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
  • Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2014, 2018-2020)

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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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

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

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New York, NY
Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center
300 East 66th Street Floors 1 - 4 New York NY 10065
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Colleagues

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. I work closely with nurse practitioner Odessa M. Williams. We combine our expertise to provide comprehensive care to our patients at every step of their cancer journey.

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Clinical Trials

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Find a Clinical Trial for You

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

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Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Robson’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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4.9 194 reviews

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  • 4.9 Provider Listened Carefully
  • 4.9 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Mar 19, 2025

The professionalism and expertise of the team at MSK is very valuable. The wait time is really too much.

Mar 18, 2025

The staff and Dr Robinson was great to meet.

Mar 5, 2025

Dr Robson knew my case history and made recommendations I'm certain will have positive treatment outcomes. This appointment was our initial meeting.

Mar 4, 2025

I've never felt as heard by a Doctor as much as I was by Dr. Robson. He understood my mindset abt my diagnosis, and I felt very supported. I couldn't imagine there being a better Oncologist for my particular situation than him. I feel truly blessed.

Feb 26, 2025

I have been with MSK since my diagnosis of breast cancer - the experience has been phenomenal and care has been seamless and just about perfect

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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.

Mark E. Robson discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Artios Pharma Limited
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
  • AstraZeneca
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
  • Change Healthcare Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Clinical Care Options
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Foundation Medicine
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
  • Genome Quebec
    Professional Services and Activities
  • myMedEd, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Pfizer, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
  • WebMD
    Professional Services and Activities

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