Brian H. Kushner, MD
Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist
Titles
Attending Pediatrician
Clinical Expertise
Pediatric Oncology; Neuroblastoma; Immunotherapy
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Dr. Kushner accepts the following list of insurance providers. Select your insurance provider to see more details.
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO/OAP
Payor Type: Other
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): TBD
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO/EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Contact and Location
- 212-639-6793 Office Phone
- Speaks English
Memorial Sloan Kettering has locations throughout New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. These locations offer many services, including screening, chemotherapy, and medical testing.
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Education
MD, Johns Hopkins University
Residencies
Pediatrics - Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center; Pediatrics - New York Hospital
Fellowships
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Children's Hospital Boston and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
Pediatrics; Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
I am a pediatric oncologist at MSK Kids whose specialty is neuroblastoma, which can occur in babies, children, teenagers, and young adults. We have made great progress toward our goal of a cure with as few side effects as possible. For those whose neuroblastoma relapses, we have shown that a cure is still possible. Many patients come to us after they received treatment elsewhere, often because of problems such as relapse, poor response to therapy, or major side effects. Our team carefully discusses each patient’s unique situation and tailors an individualized plan of care to achieve the greatest chance of success.
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I feel privileged to work as part of a team that focuses only on neuroblastoma. We see more patients with neuroblastoma than any other institution. Each patient is extremely important to us — we draw inspiration from every one of them and their families. Our exposure to patients from across the United States and from other countries affords us an extraordinary amount of experience and knowledge that we draw on each time we meet a new patient. In addition, because we treat so many patients, we are able to study the results of our treatments constantly, with a view toward identifying changes we can make right away to further improve cure rates and avoid side effects.
Our neuroblastoma team is dedicated to finding better treatments for this disease. One major effort is finding better ways to direct a patient’s own immune system to attack neuroblastoma. I am leading clinical trials assessing these new immunotherapies in patients with high-risk forms of this cancer.
We have also learned from the large number of patients we have cared for that in some cases, neuroblastoma disappears on its own. We are identifying factors that may predict which patients will experience such “spontaneous regression” and will be cured with little or no treatment.
I have covered the 26.2 miles of the New York City Marathon 15 times. I was on Fred’s Team, an organization of runners who raise funds to support cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering. During the most challenging parts of the marathon, I would picture in my mind the children and young adults we treat and how hard they fight for their lives, and I realized that what I was going through at those points in the race was nothing compared to what they endure. As we came to mile 17, on First Avenue in front of MSK, it was so exciting to high-five the patients and families who came out to watch us and to stop for a hug.
Our team carefully discusses each patient’s unique situation and tailors an individualized plan of care to achieve the greatest chance of success.
-Dr. Kushner
Awards and Honors
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
- Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2002-2012, 2018, 2020)
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
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Kushner
- A Phase II Study Assessing a Vaccine in Combination with Beta-glucan and GM-CSF in People with Neuroblastoma
- A Pilot Study of Shortened Induction Chemotherapy for Children with High-Risk Neuroblastoma
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Kushner
- A Study Assessing Lower-Dose Radiation Therapy for High-Risk Neuroblastoma
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. Kushner’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.
Brian H. Kushner discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
No disclosures meeting criteria for time period
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