Meet Alan Ho: Head and Neck Medical Oncologist & Cellular Therapist at MSK

Dr. Alan Ho treats head and neck cancers at MSK, including thyroid, salivary gland, mouth and throat cancers, using targeted therapies and cutting-edge research.
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 Alan L. Ho, MD, PhD

Alan L. Ho, MD, PhD

Head and Neck Medical Oncologist & Cellular Therapist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Head and neck cancers
  • Mouth (oral) cancer
  • Salivary gland tumors

My Specialties

  • Targeted therapy
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Dr. Ho's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of head and neck cancers, including head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, salivary gland cancer, thyroid cancer, and skin cancers other than melanoma. I see patients at the David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

As a medical oncologist, I am drawn to the mission of serving others and caring for people during a vulnerable time in their life. I have dedicated my career to not only treating these diseases but also understanding their underlying biology with the overall goal of discovering and developing new, effective treatments that will improve outcomes for my patients.

I also serve as Chief of the Head and Neck Oncology Service within the Division of Solid Tumor Oncology in the Department of Medicine at MSK. My goal is to lead our team in delivering world-class care for people with head and neck cancers. Our objective is to treat our patients with the most innovative approaches and deliver cancer care that is focused on the patient and their individual needs.

We strive to offer as many treatment options as possible to patients, provide world-class expertise for managing the cancer diagnosis, and give them the information they need to feel comfortable and confident about their care and treatment plan.

At MSK, we want to ensure our research programs have the depth and breadth to focus on therapeutic breakthroughs for patients who have been diagnosed with both common and rare types of cancers. Our service has led the discovery of many targeted therapies for these cancers. We have internationally recognized research programs for developing personalized medicine approaches for all the cancers we treat. Our goal is to leave no patient behind.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a head and neck medical oncologist, which is a cancer doctor who specializes in head and neck cancers. This includes cancers of the tonsils, tongue, mouth, lips, larynx, nose, sinuses, salivary glands, and thyroid gland.

A cellular therapy specialist is a doctor with special training in using cell therapies to treat health conditions such as cancer. Therapies can include chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy.

  • Chief, Head and Neck Oncology Service
  • Associate Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Head and neck cancers
  • Mouth (oral) cancer
  • Salivary gland tumors
  • Thyroid cancer and conditions
  • Throat cancers and conditions
  • Non-melanoma skin cancer

My Specialties

  • Targeted therapy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Washington University

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

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Contact and Location

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Location
New York, NY
David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021
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Research and Publications

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Disclosures

Members of the MSK Community 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. These activities outside of MSK further our mission, provide productive collaborations, and promote the practical application of scientific discoveries.

MSK requires doctors, faculty members, and leaders 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. Not all disclosed interests and relationships present conflicts of interest. MSK reviews all disclosed interests and relationships to assess whether a conflict of interest exists and whether formal COI management is needed.

Alan L. Ho discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Affyimmune Therapeutics, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Eisai
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Exelixis
    Professional Services and Activities
  • GlaxoSmithKline
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Horizon CME
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Inhibrx, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Miami Cancer Research Center
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Mount Sinai Health System
    Professional Services and Activities
  • National Cancer Institute
    Professional Services and Activities
  • National Cancer Institute Central Institutional Review Board (NCI CIRB)
    Professional Services and Activities
  • New York University (NYU)
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Northwell Health
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Physicians' Education Resource
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Rgenta Therapeutics Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Takeda Pharmaceuticals
    Professional Services and Activities

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This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2024 through disclosure submission in spring 2025). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

Learn more about MSK’s COI policies here. For questions regarding MSK’s COI-related policies and procedures, email MSK’s Compliance Office at [email protected].


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