Carol Aghajanian, MD

Carol Aghajanian, MD

Gynecologic Medical Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Cervical cancers and conditions
  • Uterine cancers and conditions
  • Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)

My Specialties

  • Chemotherapy
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Dr. Aghajanian's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a medical oncologist who focuses exclusively on the medical treatment of gynecologic cancers.

I also lead Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s (MSK’s) research program in chemotherapy for patients newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have a particular expertise in the management of both advanced gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) and germ cell tumors of the ovary.

In addition, I am the co-principal investigator for Memorial Sloan Kettering participation in the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) and serve on the Phase I committee and the Medical Oncology Committee for the GOG.

My recent honors include a career development award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Boyer Award for outstanding young investigators at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a gynecologic medical oncologist, which is a cancer doctor who specializes in gynecologic (GY-neh-kuh-LAH-jik) cancers. This includes cervical, fallopian tube, ovarian, uterine (endometrial), vaginal, and vulvar cancers.

  • Chief, Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service
  • Avon Chair in Gynecologic Oncology Research
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Cervical cancers and conditions
  • Uterine cancers and conditions
  • Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
  • Ovarian cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Chemotherapy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Mount Sinai Hospital

Fellowships

  • Medical Oncology/Hematology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2025)
  • Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2024)
  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
  • Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Exceptional Women in Medicine Award, Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
  • Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2015-2020)

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Contact and Location

Dr. Aghajanian sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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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.

Carol Aghajanian discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • AstraZeneca
    Professional Services and Activities
  • GOG Foundation
    Fiduciary Role / Position
  • Merck & Co Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • NRG Oncology
    Fiduciary Role / Position
  • WCG Oncology
    Professional Services and Activities

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This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2023 through disclosure submission in spring 2024). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

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