Samuel Cytryn, MD
Gastrointestinal Oncologist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Other Gastrointestinal Cancers
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including:
Most of the people I see at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have esophageal or stomach cancer. In addition to treating these cancers, I spend much of my time researching ways to improve treatment options for these diseases. To this end, I develop and lead clinical trials studying the next generation of immune-based drugs (immunotherapy), targeted therapies, and how new drug combinations may work to better treat these cancers.
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My path to medicine and oncology began with my loves of science, teaching, and helping people (I taught elementary school before starting medical school). Getting to know my patients well and understanding what is important to them is important to me. This helps me to create care plans based not only on the unique qualities of my patient’s disease, but also on the unique qualities of the person, including their personal wants and needs for cancer care.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Taking the time to share information and answer questions can help ease some of the fear that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Some of the most common questions and concerns I hear from the people in my care include:
· What does this diagnosis mean?
· What are the best treatments for my cancer?
· How are the treatments going to make me feel?
When I am not working, I love to travel and hike with my family, play basketball, and go running with my energetic rescue dog.
A gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul) oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in the gastrointestinal (GI) system. This includes anal, colorectal, esophageal, gastric (stomach), liver, and pancreatic cancers, as well as GI stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors.
My Specialties
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Other Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Targeted Therapies
- Immunotherapy
Education
- MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residencies
- Internal Medicine - New York University School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital
- Chief Resident - New York University School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital
Awards and Honors
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Merit Award (2024)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award (2023)
Fellowships
- Medical Oncology/Hematology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Chief Fellow - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
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.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
MSK has a tentative agreement with Cigna to continue coverage in 2024.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
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Federal Government
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
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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. Cytryn sees patients at two locations.
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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.
Clinical Trials
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.
Search clinical trialsResearch and Publications
Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Cytryn’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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