Danielle Bello, MD
Surgeon
Titles
Assistant Attending Surgeon
Clinical Expertise
Melanoma; Merkel Cell Carcinoma; Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Basal Cell Carcinomas; Sweat Gland Tumors
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
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Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
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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
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
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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
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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
- 646-888-4425 Office Phone
- Speaks English
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack Nonna’s Garden Foundation Center Commack, NY
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth Middletown, NJ
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See all locationsAbout Me
Education
MD, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Residencies
Surgery – Yale University School of Medicine
Fellowships
Surgical Oncology – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
General Surgery, Surgical Oncology
I am a surgical oncologist specializing in the care of patients with cutaneous malignancies, including melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and sweat gland tumors.
From my practice in MSK Commack (Long Island, New York) and MSK Monmouth (Middletown, New Jersey), I see anywhere from 800 to 1,000 patients with cutaneous malignancies each year.
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When patients come to me, they are often concerned about what their diagnosis means for their well-being and quality of life. I understand that a cancer diagnosis can be unnerving, and I take the time to answer patients’ questions about their disease patiently and empathetically. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I work closely with colleagues across medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, nursing, and supportive care, who all specialize in the treatment of cutaneous malignancies. We spend time with our patients and their loved ones to understand their unique needs and wishes and ultimately, to recommend a treatment plan that is best for them.
I decided to pursue a career in oncology because I felt that this field was where I could make a difference. Most people will be affected by cancer at some point in their lives, either personally or through connection to a loved one, and this can take both a physical and an emotional toll. I wanted to be a part of their solution—not just by surgically treating their disease, but also by supporting them in their journey and individualizing their care so they get the best possible treatment for them. It is important to me that patients and their caregivers know that they are receiving personalized, state-of-the-art care and feel uplifted by our team of experts at each step in the process.
In addition to providing compassionate care to all who come to me, I am committed to bettering outcomes for patients with cutaneous malignancies through the study of different subsets of melanoma, such as acral melanoma. The less common types of melanomas are genetically distinct from the more common cutaneous melanomas. By better understanding these differences, I believe that we can improve how we care for people with these diseases.
Beyond researching these subsets, I am also investigating new ways to combine surgery with immunotherapy to boost outcomes in patients with advanced or metastatic melanoma. I am currently involved in investigative efforts aimed at defining the role of intralesional therapies for patients with in-transit metastases to improve outcomes in this group of patients.
Awards and Honors
- David and Monica Gorin Award of Courage Fellow, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2017-2018)
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Kurtansky NR, Manci RN, Bello DM, Adamson AS, Shoushtari AN, Wehner MR, Ariyan CE, Marghoob AA, Marchetti MA, Rotemberg V. Risk of nonacral cutaneous melanoma after the diagnosis of acral melanoma. Br J Dermatol. 2022 Mar 23. doi: 10.1111/bjd.21251. Online ahead of print. PMID: 35318644 No abstract available.
Thomas D, Bello DM. Adjuvant immunotherapy for melanoma. J Surg Oncol. 2021 Mar;123(3):789-797.
Sahu, A, Oh, Y, Peterson G. Cordova M, Navarrete-Dechent C, Gill M, Alessi-Fox C, Gonzalez S, Phillips W, Wilson S, Afzalneia R, Rose R, Mohsen A, Bello D, Marghoob A, Rossi A, Wolchok JD, Merghoub T, Rotemberg V, Chen CSJ, Rajadhyaksha M In vivo optical imaging-guided targeted sampling for precise diagnosis and molecular pathology. Sci Rep. 2021 Nov 30;11(1):23124.
Bello DM, Faries MB. The Landmark Series: MSLT-1, MSLT-2 and DeCOG (Management of Lymph Nodes). Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 Jan;27(1):15-21.
Bello DM, Ariyan CE. ASO Author Reflections: Is There a Re-invigorated Role for Melanoma Metastasectomy in a Checkpoint Blockade Era? Ann Surg Oncol. 2020 Jan 17.
Bello DM. Indications for the surgical resection of stage IV disease. J Surg Oncol. 2019
Bello DM, Panageas KS, Hollmann TJ, Shoushtari AN, Chapman P, Postow MA, Callahan MK, Wolchok JD, Brady MS, Coit D, Ariyan CE. Outcomes of Patients with Metastatic Melanoma Selected for Surgery After Immunotherapy. Plenary presentation at the 71st Annual Meeting of the Society of Surgical Oncology, March 21-24, 2018, Chicago, IL.
Bello DM, Ariyan CE. Adjuvant Therapy in the Treatment of Melanoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2018 Jul;25(7):1807-1813.
Bello DM, Panageas KS, Hollmann T, Shoushtari AN, Momtaz P, Chapman PB, Postow MA, Callahan MK, Wolchok JD, Brady MS, Coit DG, Ariyan CE. Survival Outcomes After Metastasectomy in Melanoma Patients Categorized by Response to Checkpoint Blockade. Ann Surg Oncol. 2019 Dec 17.
Bello DM, Han G, Jackson L, Bulloch K, Ariyan S, Narayan D, Rothberg BG, Han D. The Prognostic Significance of Sentinel Lymph Node Status for Patients with Thick Melanoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2016 Dec;23(Suppl 5):938-945.
Bello DM, Chou JF, Panageas KS, Brady MS, Coit DG, Carvajal RD, Ariyan CE. Prognosis of acral melanoma: a series of 281 patients. Ann Surg Oncol. 2013 Oct;20(11):3618-25.
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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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Danielle Bello discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Philogen S.p.A.
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