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Thomas Pedicino Kole, MD, PhD

Radiation Oncologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Prostate cancer and conditions
  • Kidney (renal cell) cancer and conditions
  • Bladder cancer

My Specialties

  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Associate Attending Physician
Get To Know Me

I am a radiation oncologist who specializes in the treatment of genitourinary cancers including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer using radiation therapy. I see patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth in New Jersey.

I began my career as a research scientist and during my postdoctoral fellowship, I studied ways in which cancer evades the immune system. During that time, I realized that I wanted to do more and ultimately decided to pursue my medical degree. In medical school, my engineering and technical background led me to the field of radiation oncology. 

During my career, I have been committed to the development and application of advanced radiation therapy techniques such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). This is a highly precise type of radiation therapy that delivers focused, high-dose radiation that kills the tumor or cancer cells in the body. Using SBRT, patients can receive cancer treatment with minimal impact on their quality of life. By leveraging technology, I strive to develop personalized treatments for each patient.

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Typically, I see patients for the first time after they have received a cancer diagnosis. Often, they are confused and frightened by what they’ve either heard or read about the disease. It is my goal to explain everything in a way that is easily understandable, and to develop a plan together with them that meets their individual needs.

I was born and raised in New Jersey, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to provide advanced care to my community. When I’m not treating cancer, I enjoy spending time with family, being outside, cooking, fishing, and cheering for the New York Yankees and Jets.

My Role at MSK

A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Prostate cancer and conditions
  • Kidney (renal cell) cancer and conditions
  • Bladder cancer

My Specialties

  • Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT)
Education & Honors

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Johns Hopkins University
  • MD, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
  • PhD, Johns Hopkins University

Residencies

  • Transitional Year Internship, Atlantic Health
  • Radiation Oncology Residency, Georgetown University School of Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • Resident Research Award, Atlantic Health (2011)
  • Stanley S. Bergen, Jr., MD
  • Medal of Excellence, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2010)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2009)
  • GSRP fellowship, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (2001-2004)
  • Whiting School of Engineering Undergraduate Research Award, Johns Hopkins University (1999)

Fellowships

  • Oncology Research Fellow, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
  • Research Fellow, National Institute for Standards and Technology

Board Certifications

  • Radiation Oncology, American Board of Radiology

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

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

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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. Kole sees patients at one location.

Office Phone
Location
Middletown, NJ
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth
480 Red Hill Road Middletown NJ 07748
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Clinical Trials

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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.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Kole’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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