Devika Rao, MD, FACP
Gastrointestinal Oncologist
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
As a medical oncologist, I care for patients with gastrointestinal malignancies such as esophageal cancer, colorectal cancer, and neuroendocrine tumors. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I work closely with a team of experts, including surgeons, medical oncologists, pathologists, and radiation oncologists, to deliver the best possible care for our patients and their families.
I have a strong clinical background with extensive experience in caring for patients across a large breadth of disease, both during residency and in fellowship. I strive to develop a close, trusting relationship with each patient and family and to provide my patients with care that is compassionate, personalized, and incorporates the most recent medical advances.
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My research interest lies in solid tumor biology with a focus on GI malignancies. I have worked on identifying biomarkers that can advance personalization of care and also played a lead role on multiple translation projects at the Einstein Cancer Center. My long-term goal is to continue to grow as an academic clinician, with active involvement in the conduct of clinical trials, so that I can provide the best available care to each of my patients.
I understand that receiving a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment often pose physical and psychological challenges to our patients. Our team at MSK Basking Ridge recognizes this difficult journey and advocates a multidisciplinary approach to patient care with a commitment to treat not only the disease, but also to address all of our patients’ and caregivers’ needs. Fostering lasting relationships with all my patients, their families, and providing them with excellent care gives me immense satisfaction.
A gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul) oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in the gastrointestinal (GI) system. This includes anal, colorectal, esophageal, gastric (stomach), liver, and pancreatic cancers, as well as GI stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors.
My Specialties
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Hepatobiliary Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Anal Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
Education
- MD, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Residencies
- Internal Medicine - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Awards and Honors
- Outstanding Fellow Clinical Research Award - Montefiore Medical Center (2019)
- Leo M. Davidoff Award for Outstanding Teaching of Medical Students - Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2016)
- Henry L. Moses Prize for Best Basic Science Paper, Montefiore Medical Center (2020)
Fellowships
- Hematology - Montefiore Medical Center
- Medical Oncology - Montefiore Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
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Contact and Location
Dr. Rao sees patients at two locations.
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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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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.
Devika Rao discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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American Board of Internal Medicine
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American College of Physicians (ACP)
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BMJ Case Reports
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Cancer Medicine
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GlaxoSmithKline Research and Development Limited
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Journal of Oncology Practice
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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Procter & Gamble
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Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
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