Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Commack: Our Physicians

At Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Commack, patients are treated by our multidisciplinary Disease Management Teams. This approach combines the expertise of many doctors to ensure that patients who need several different therapies will receive comprehensive cancer care.

Select from the list below to learn more about our specialists and their specific areas of clinical expertise.

Medical Oncologists

Philip Schulman Chief, Commack Medical Oncology Service	Stefan Berger	Avni Desai	Julie Fasano
John J. Fiore	Stuart M. Lichtman	Marisa Siebel	Steven M. Sugarman Assistant Chair, Department of Medicine, for Clinical Trials in the Regional Network

Radiation Oncologists

Daphna Y. Gelblum, MD

Daphna Y. Gelblum

James E. Lee, MD

James E. Lee

Melissa R. Remis, MD

Melissa R. Remis

Radiologists

Mark J. Bluth Director of Radiologic Imaging Services, MSKCC Commack	Betty Ann Caravella Director of Breast Imaging, MSKCC Commack	Stephen E. Fleming	Arthur A. Fruauff
Barbara Wajsbrot-Kandel

Neuro-Oncologists

Craig P. Nolan, MD

Craig P. Nolan

Surgical Oncologists

David J. Finley, MD -- Co-Director, Complex Airway Program

David J. Finley

Co-Director, Complex Airway Program

Pictured: Elizabeth Jewell

Elizabeth Jewell

Lisa M. Sclafani, MD, FACS

Lisa M. Sclafani

Gynecologic Oncology

Ginger J. Gardner, MD, FACOG

Ginger J. Gardner

breast (brest)

Glandular organ located on the chest. The breast is made up of connective tissue, fat, and breast tissue that contains the glands that can make milk. Also called mammary gland.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

cancer (KAN-ser)

A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

clinical (KLIH-nih-kul)

Having to do with the examination and treatment of patients.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

Ensure (en-SHER)

A nutritional drink that may help people who cannot get everything they need in their diet from foods and other drinks. It may be taken by mouth or given through a small tube inserted through the nose into the stomach or the small intestine. It may also be given through a small tube that is put into the stomach or intestinal tract through an opening made on the outside of the abdomen. Ensure is a type of dietary supplement. Also called polymeric enteral nutrition formula.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

imaging (IH-muh-jing)

In medicine, a process that makes pictures of areas inside the body. Imaging uses methods such as x-rays (high-energy radiation), ultrasound (high-energy sound waves), and radio waves.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

medicine (MEH-dih-sin)

Refers to the practices and procedures used for the prevention, treatment, or relief of symptoms of a diseases or abnormal conditions. This term may also refer to a legal drug used for the same purpose.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

multidisciplinary (MUL-tee-DIH-sih-plih-NAYR-ee)

In medicine, a term used to describe a treatment planning approach or team that includes a number of doctors and other health care professionals who are experts in different specialties (disciplines). In cancer treatment, the primary disciplines are medical oncology (treatment with drugs), surgical oncology (treatment with surgery), and radiation oncology (treatment with radiation).

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

Network

A group of physicians, specialists, hospitals, outpatient centers, pharmacies, and other providers who has signed a contract with an insurance company to provide healthcare services to their subscribers.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

oncology (on-KAH-loh-jee)

The study of cancer.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

regional (REE-juh-nul)

In oncology, describes the body area right around a tumor.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)

will (wil)

A legal document in which a person states what is to be done with his or her property after death, who is to carry out the terms of the will, and who is to care for any minor children.

Source: The National Cancer Institute's Dictionary of Cancer Terms
(http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary)