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Susan K. Seo, MD

Susan K. Seo, MD

Infectious Diseases Specialist

5.0 | 35 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Blood, bone marrow, and hematologic cancers and conditions
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Fungal diseases

My Specialties

  • Antibiotic management
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Dr. Seo's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified physician who specializes in the treatment of infections in patients whose immune systems are weakened due to cancer, cancer therapy, or infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

I am also interested in educating trainees, allied healthcare professionals, and physicians about appropriate antibiotic selection and use through my work with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Antibiotic Management Program (AMP). 

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The discovery of antibiotics in the early 20th century transformed medicine by giving us the tool to treat once-deadly infections. However, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing problem, and improving how we prescribe antibiotics is important. As the founding Director of AMP, I work with two full-time clinical pharmacists and a data manager to optimize antibiotic use within MSK. The AMP team provides advice to prescribers on optimal selection, dose, and duration of antimicrobial therapy; educates healthcare professionals on rational antimicrobial use; and monitors antibiotic usage patterns to identify areas for improvement. We also develop and update evidence-based antimicrobial guidelines, which are an important resource for prescribers. Finally, the AMP works closely with other services and departments within MSK, such as infection control, clinical laboratory, pharmacy, information services, and various medical and surgical oncology services.  

My clinical research interests are related to antimicrobial stewardship and include examining stewardship methods to optimize antimicrobial use, the relationship between antimicrobial exposure and outcomes, and the interplay between microbiological testing and antimicrobial prescribing.

What I Do at MSK

An infectious diseases specialist is a doctor with special training in diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses).

  • Director, Antibiotic Management Program
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Blood, bone marrow, and hematologic cancers and conditions
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
  • Fungal diseases
  • Bacterial diseases
  • Parasitic diseases
  • Viral diseases
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

My Specialties

  • Antibiotic management
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Beth Israel Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Fellowships

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases

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

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New York, NY
David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021
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Colleagues

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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Patient Reviews

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5.0 35 reviews

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Mar 21, 2025

Ever since my appointment with Dr. Seo I have felt very encouraged that we have a plan to prevent infections in the breast in the future. Dr. Seo listened and spoke very carefully and compassionately, as did her colleague, Dr Scott.

Mar 21, 2025

Unfortunately there was a technical issue with Dr. Seo unable to see me on her computer. I was although able to see her and hear her well.

Jan 31, 2025

Our follow up meetings are always pleasant, informative and upmost vital as Dr Seo evaluated my health and my wellbeing. Today we talked about my fall and the ensuing treatment at Presbyterian last December and my hiv medication following my last blood test And Dr Seo reminded me to enroll to MyChart that I totally forgot. Thank you Dr Seo.

Jan 10, 2025

Dr Seo is the consummate professional always available to discuss my needs. She is very responsive to my requests and gives sound advice. Dr Seo is a credit to MSK

Nov 22, 2024

excellent MD, professional

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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.

Susan K. Seo discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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