Andrew S. Epstein, MD
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Pancreatic, Biliary, and Colorectal Cancers
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About Me
- Associate Attending Physician
I am a board-certified medical oncologist caring primarily for patients with pancreas, biliary, esophagogastric, colon, and other gastrointestinal cancers. I work closely with a team of surgeons, radiation therapists, and other specialists to provide the best treatment and individualized care for each patient with these diseases.
My research focuses on improving the delivery of care to patients and their families by optimally integrating cancer care with palliative medicine, which is a medical specialty aimed at reducing distress and maximizing quality living for people with serious illnesses like cancer.
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In an effort to improve my ability to communicate with and help patients with their symptoms and concerns, I augmented my medical oncology training with an additional fellowship in palliative medicine. For research in patient–physician communication, coping and cancer care planning, I have been honored to have my work supported by external funding, including a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in 2010, a 2013 Career Development Award from the National Palliative Care Research Center (NPCRC), and a 2017 Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program award from the Cambia Health Foundation. In collaboration with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, I also teach communication skills to medical oncology fellows here at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I hold a secondary academic appointment with the Supportive Care Service here at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
A gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul) medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. This includes anal, colorectal, esophageal, gastric (stomach), liver, and pancreatic cancers, as well as GI stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors.
My Specialties
- Esophageal Cancer
- Gastric Cancer
- Pancreatic, Biliary, and Colorectal Cancers
- Palliative Medicine
- Advance Care Planning
Education
- MD, Loyola University Chicago
Residencies
- Internal Medicine - Mount Sinai Hospital
Awards and Honors
- Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
Fellowships
- Hematology/Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Palliative Care - Mount Sinai Hospital
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Palliative Medicine
Insurance Information
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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.
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Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Epstein’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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Andrew S. Epstein discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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