Daphna Y. Gelblum, MD
Radiation Oncologist
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About Me
- Director of Regional Radiation Oncology Clinical Research
I am a radiation oncologist who cares for people with lung, head and neck, and gynecologic cancers.
I specialize in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image-guided RT. IMRT is a type of RT that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells from different angles. With IMRT, we can give high doses of radiation to the cancer cells while limiting damage to the healthy tissue and organs them.
I am also an expert in stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), which is another very precise form of RT. We use SBRT to treat cancer using high doses of radiation in three to five rounds of treatment.
I treat more than 300 patients each year.
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I decided to become a doctor after working as a research assistant in a diagnostic radiology department. During my clinical rotations, I learned how much I enjoy connecting with patients and found radiation oncology to be a perfect blend of patient care and my engineering education.
I began my practice at Rockville Centre on Long Island, which has since been replaced by MSK Nassau. After five years, I joined the faculty at MSK Commack, also on Long Island, as Chief of Radiation Therapy in 2002. In 2008, I was named Director of the Regional Radiation Oncology Clinical Research Program, and in October 2014, I moved to open MSK Westchester in West Harrison, New York. I am excited to be able to offer the same cutting-edge treatments available at MSK’s Manhattan locations to our patients and neighbors closer to home, eliminating the commute to Manhattan. The smaller size of our facility also allows for a more personal patient experience.
Having my surgical, medical oncology, and radiology colleagues in one building makes working together very easy. We connect frequently to make the best recommendations for each person we meet, including clinical trials for patients interested in learning more about our trials.
Our patients at MSK Westchester have access to many MSK-led, and national clinical trials offering state-of-the-art cancer care. I have served as the MSK principal investigator (the clinical trial lead) on several national lung cancer trials available at MSK.
I cherish the relationships I have with my patients and the trust that they place in me. It is my goal that patients and their caregivers understand my recommendations and feel confident in my care after they meet with me.
Outside of work, my greatest passion is my family. I also enjoy traveling, exercising, hiking, spending time with friends, and exploring new restaurants.
A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.
My Specialties
- Lung Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy
Education
- MD, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Residencies
- Radiation Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Radiation Oncology
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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.
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Gelblum
- A Phase II Study of Proton versus Photon Beam Radiotherapy to Treat Head and Neck Cancer
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.
Search clinical trialsResearch and Publications
Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Gelblum’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.
Daphna Y. Gelblum discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Doximity, Inc.
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