Achraf Shamseddine, MD, PhD
Radiation Oncologist
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Radiation Oncologist
I am a radiation oncologist specializing in radiation therapy, a type of cancer treatment that uses precisely focused, high-energy beams to kill cancer cells. I am an expert in external beam radiation therapy, a method that uses a treatment machine to aim and deliver beams of radiation to the tumor. These invisible beams — which cannot be felt by the patient — pass through the body, killing cancer cells in the process.
I provide external beam radiation therapy at MSK Commack and MSK Nassau.
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A cancer diagnosis is stressful not only for the patient, but also for their family and friends. When I first meet with patients, I clearly and empathetically explain the diagnosis and the available treatment options. Taking the time to make medical recommendations that align with each patient’s care goals is important to me; I want patients to feel heard, seen, and respected.
I was first interested in the medical field for the human experience and believe that aiding a person in a time of need is a privilege. Beyond providing care directly to patients, I also enjoy the research aspect of medicine and am involved in multiple clinical and basic science research efforts.
Outside the office, I am a regular person who enjoys the outdoors and running to stay physically active.
A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.
My Specialties
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
Education
- MD, PhD, Stony Brook University, New York
Residencies
- Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Awards and Honors
- IMRAS Grant, 2021
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology
Insurance Information
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PPO
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HMO, PPO
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS
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PPO
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EPO
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EPO
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Federal Government
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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State Government
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Contact and Location
Dr. Shamseddine 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.
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Shamseddine
- A Phase II Study of Radiation Therapy with or without Avelumab in People with Advanced Merkel Cell Carcinoma
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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Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Shamseddine’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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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.
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Achraf Shamseddine discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
No disclosures meeting criteria for time period
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