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Memorial Sloan Kettering Medical Oncologist Samir Zaidi

Samir Zaidi, MD, PhD

Genitourinary Medical Oncologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Genitourinary cancers and conditions
  • Prostate cancer and conditions
  • Bladder cancer
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Physician
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I am a medical oncologist specializing in the care of genitourinary cancers, which include prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. I provide expert care to patients who have been admitted to Memorial Hospital at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

This provider is part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report.
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When patients receive a diagnosis of cancer, they often feel anxious and fearful about the path forward. I first assure my patients that they do not need to worry; together, we will identify the treatment plan that will not only get them the best results but that also aligns with their unique therapeutic needs and goals. I am passionate about providing patients at MSK with a care experience that makes them feel confident in the treatment that they are receiving, comfortable to ask any questions they might have, and well-educated about the options available to them. This enthusiasm extends from my individual interactions with patients to my leadership objectives when working with my inpatient team. I guide my team to work closely with long-term outpatient providers to optimize care.

My research focuses on the diverse and complex range of mechanisms that underpin drug resistance.  I am particularly interested in how prostate cancer becomes resistant to next-generation inhibitors, such as enzalutamide (Xtandi®) and abiraterone (Zytiga). By understanding these biological processes, I hope to uncover novel targets and develop new therapies for prostate cancer.

As a physician and a scientist, I am deeply inspired by my patients’ grit, determination, and resilience. I am dedicated to providing my patients with the highest quality of clinical care, and I am equally committed to developing novel therapeutics that can help them lead better and longer lives.

My Role at MSK

A genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in genitourinary (GU) cancers. This includes bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicular cancers.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Genitourinary cancers and conditions
  • Prostate cancer and conditions
  • Bladder cancer
  • Kidney (renal cell) cancer and conditions
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD/PhD, Yale University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School

Awards and Honors

  • Louis V. Gerstner Jr. Physician Scholar, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2022)
  • Oral Presentation, American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (2022)
  • Invited Oral Presentation, Drug Resistance and Sensitivity Network Cancer Moonshot (2021)
  • Sally Gordon Young Investigator Award (YIA), Conquer Cancer Foundation of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (2021)
  • Invited Member of the Planning Committee, Coffey–Holden Prostate Cancer Academy Meeting (2021)
  • Ms. Lucy Shostak and Dr. Elliot Abramowitz Young Investigator Award, Prostate Cancer Foundation (2021)
  • Early Investigator Award, Department of Defense CDMRP Prostate Cancer Research (2021)
  • Early Career Reviewer, eLife (2020)

Fellowships

  • Medical Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine

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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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

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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

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

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

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

Dr. Zaidi sees patients at one location.

Location
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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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

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Zaidi’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.

Samir Zaidi discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Gerson Lehrman Group
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Guidepoint Global Advisors
    Professional Services and Activities

If you’re a patient at MSK and would like more information about your doctor’s external relationships, please talk with your doctor.

The information published here is a complement to other publicly reported data and is for a specific annual disclosure period. There may be differences between information on this and other public sites as a result of different reporting periods and/or the various ways relationships and financial interests are categorized by organizations that publish such data.

This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2023 through disclosure submission in spring 2024). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

Learn more about MSK’s COI policies here. For questions regarding MSK’s COI-related policies and procedures, email MSK’s Compliance Office at [email protected].


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