Alix Youngblood

Alix Youngblood, MD

Hospitalist

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • General internal medicine
  • Inpatient care
  • Managing symptoms of cancer treatment
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Dr. Youngblood's Office Information
Languages: English

Get to Know Me

I’m a hospitalist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). This means that I’m a doctor who cares for people while they are admitted to Memorial Hospital, the main hospital at MSK.

My patients include people who have cancer or blood disorders and need immediate medical attention. This could be because of cancer or side effects from cancer treatment.

I work closely with your cancer care and intensive care teams to make sure you get the best possible care. I also lead and help train our junior doctors and medical staff in the hospital.

Additionally, I’m part of the Supportive Care Service where I provide palliative care for patients. In this role, I help patients manage pain and other symptoms of serious illness so they feel more comfortable.

Together, we will focus on what matters most to you, making sure your comfort, your dignity, and your goals come first.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a hospitalist, which is a doctor with special training in caring for people in the hospital.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • General internal medicine
  • Inpatient care
  • Managing symptoms of cancer treatment
  • Pain management
  • Palliative care
  • Supportive care
Education & Honors

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, Tulane University
  • MD, Emory University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program, Emory University School of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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.

Contact and Location

Location
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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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

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Find a Clinical Trial for You

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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Research and Publications

  1. McDarby M, Youngblood A, Miller M, Rosa WE, Buller H, Ferrell BR. Communication Processes and Priorities in Medical Aid in Dying Conversations: A Cross-Sectional Qualitative Study of Multidisciplinary Cancer Clinicians. Cancer Med. 2026 Apr;15(4):e71762. doi: 10.1002/cam4.71762. PubMed PMID: 41927509; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC13052221.
  2. Miller M, Rosa WE, Buller H, McDarby M, Youngblood A, Ferrell BR. Existential Communication With Patients and Families: A Qualitative Exploration of Multidisciplinary Oncology Clinicians’ Experiences. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2025 Dec 3;:10499091251405390. doi: 10.1177/10499091251405390. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 41338287.
Publications on PubMed

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