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Memorial Sloan Kettering medical oncologist Tiffany Traina

Tiffany A. Traina, MD, FASCO

Breast Medical Oncologist

4.9 | 188 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)

My Specialties

  • Targeted therapy
  • Clinical trials
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified medical oncologist whose clinical practice is dedicated exclusively to the care of patients with all stages of breast cancer. I am part of a large, multidisciplinary team of devoted specialists who share my goal of providing exceptional care to patients fighting breast cancer. Through my research activities, I work to develop new therapeutic options for the treatment of breast cancer and to ultimately eradicate this disease.

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My research has centered on the use of novel, targeted therapies for the treatment of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Currently, I am the lead investigator for a multicenter trial studying the use of androgen receptor inhibition for patients with advanced TNBC. I have investigated numerous other targets for treatment of this subtype of breast cancer, including src and PARP, and have collaborated to develop biologic predictors of response to conventional therapies such as platinum. I have also had a special interest in optimizing drug delivery schedules to minimize side effects of treatment while maximizing its benefits.

I have received grant support for my work from the Breast Cancer Alliance and the Translational Breast Cancer Research Consortium (TBCRC) — a nationwide panel of centers of excellence in breast cancer medicine — where I also serve on the Triple Negative Breast Cancer working group panel. I have lectured internationally and presented our research findings at forums including the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). I am a member of the New York Metropolitan Breast Cancer Group and serve on the editorial board of the European Journal of Clinical & Medical Oncology. Additionally, I am an ad hoc reviewer for several clinical journals and have published in scientific journals including the Journal of Clinical Oncology and Clinical Cancer Research.

I am committed to providing compassionate care to my patients as they undergo treatment for their breast cancer.

What I Do at MSK

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

  • Vice Chair of Outpatient Operations, Department of Medicine
  • Section Head, Triple Negative Breast Cancer Clinical Research Program
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC)

My Specialties

  • Targeted therapy
  • Clinical trials
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Weill Cornell Medical College

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • Internal Medicine - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Fellowships

  • Internal Medicine - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Medical Oncology/Hematology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Internal Medicine - New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2025)
  • Fellow, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2023)

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

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Contact and Location

Dr. Traina sees patients at one 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 Nicole M. DeVine. 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

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Traina’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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4.9 188 reviews

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  • 5.0 Trusts Provider with Care
  • 5.0 Provider Listened Carefully
  • 4.9 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Mar 4, 2025

Dr. Traina and Dr. Ross are beyond excellent. The entire staff from security to front desk to techs, nurses to doctors were stupendous.

Feb 20, 2025

Dr. Traina was kind, understanding and Sympathetic to my situation. Loved her positive attitude and willingness to communicate with my daughters.

Feb 20, 2025

The staff was extremely friendly and the Dr was positive and informative

Feb 18, 2025

It is always a pleasure for me and my husband to go to my appointments at the Breast Center- everyone from the security officer in the lobby, to the blood lab staff, to my wonderful doctor and her staff, and the nurses giving infusions are welcoming, happy to answer questions, and efficient at their work. Dr. Tiffany Traina and her NP Bryn Vandermark are thorough in asking me questions about my daily health and in explaining my disease and treatment options. I am so grateful for moving to MSK after being diagnosed at another NYC cancer center where my doctor seemed rushed and harried.

Feb 18, 2025

Dr. Traina was very informative and professional and I plan to use her and her team for my treatment and we'll be talking with her this week about that along with the surgeon that she works with, I guess they call him Dr. LP. And so that's what I have to say. Thanks for the call tonight.

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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.

Tiffany A. Traina discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • AstraZeneca
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Curio Science LLC
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Daiichi Sankyo
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Exact Sciences Corporation
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Genentech
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Gilead Sciences, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Medscape
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Pfizer, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Physicians' Education Resource
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Research to Practice
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Roche
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Stemline Therapeutics, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • TerSera Therapeutics LLC
    Professional Services and Activities

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