Alison McIlvride, MD

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Breast imaging
  • Mammogram
  • Breast ultrasound
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Get to Know Me

I’m a radiologist who has special training in breast imaging. I help find and diagnose breast cancer and see patients for imaging at the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center.

I work with your breast surgeons, oncologists, and other experts on your care team. I provide complete care that is focused on the patient, in a calm and caring environment. As a member of the breast imaging service, I interpret a variety of imaging studies. These include:

I also perform image-guided breast procedures, which are minimally invasive and done using needles instead of traditional surgery. Using real-time mammography, ultrasound, or MRI to guide me, I perform:

  • Targeted biopsies: This involves taking a tiny tissue sample of the breast to test it under a microscope.
  • Radioactive seed localizations and wire localizations: I place small radioactive seeds or wires in areas of the breast that need to be removed with surgery. This helps show your surgeon where to operate while sparing healthy tissue.
What I Do at MSK

I'm a radiologist, which is a doctor with special training in using imaging to diagnose and treat disease. Imaging includes X-rays, sonography, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Breast imaging
  • Mammogram
  • Breast ultrasound
  • Breast MRI
  • Image-guided biopsy
  • Radioactive seed localization
This list shows some key areas of focus, but it may not cover all expertise. When making an appointment, you will be matched with the best healthcare provider for your needs.
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residencies

  • Diagnostic Radiology, New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Breast Imaging Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Diagnostic Radiology (board eligible)

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Contact and Location

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New York, NY
300 East 66th Street Floors 1 - 4 New York NY 10065

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