Adam Widman, MD
Breast Oncologist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Breast Cancer
- Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA)
- Liquid Biopsy
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a breast oncologist dedicated to providing personalized care for people with breast cancer. I treat early-stage and advanced, HER2-positive, triple-negative, hormone receptor-positive, and inflammatory breast cancers, as well as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).
When patients come to see me, they are often worried about what a breast cancer diagnosis means for them. Questions I commonly hear include “how will the medicine make me feel?” and “will I feel well enough on therapy to continue my usual activities?” Many patients also ask how they can reduce the risk for recurrence (cancer returning). I encourage the people who come to me for their cancer care to ask questions and openly communicate about their needs and concerns.
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I understand that a cancer diagnosis can be a life-changing event, and I strive to provide empathetic care and empower patients through information. This includes helping patients understand why I make the treatment recommendations that I do. We discuss the risks and benefits together and tailor their treatment plan to their goals.
I use genomics (the study of the complete set of a person’s DNA) to match patients to the therapies that are best for them, based on their cancer biology. I also involve our research team when a clinical trial could offer someone the best possible therapy. I am fortunate to work with an outstanding team of surgeons, radiation oncologists, and nurses.
My research focuses on developing new tools for cancer detection and monitoring through blood tests. I use artificial intelligence (AI) and cancer genomics to quantify trace amounts of cancer within blood. The tools that I build as a physician-scientist identify residual cancer after surgery and monitor cancer levels in the blood to see how well the cancer is responding to treatment. My goal is to bring these tools into clinical practice to help select therapies for patients.
A breast oncologist is a doctor with special training in breast cancer.
My Specialties
- Breast Cancer
- Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA)
- Liquid Biopsy
Education
- MD, Weill Cornell Medicine
Residencies
- Internal Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center
Awards and Honors
- Young Investigator Award, Melanoma Research Alliance (2023)
- Innovation and Discovery Award, New York Genome Center (2022)
- Young Investigator Abstract Award, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (2021)
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2020)
Fellowships
- Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- NYS
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.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
MSK has a tentative agreement with Cigna to continue coverage in 2024.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
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Federal Government
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
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Contact and Location
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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.
Clinical Trials
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. Widman’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.
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.
Adam Widman discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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