Elizabeth Pedowitz, MD
Neurologist & Supportive Care Physician
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Pain and Symptom Management
- Palliative Medicine
- Neuropalliative Care
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a physician with specialty training and board certification in palliative medicine, neurology, and neuromuscular medicine. As a member of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Supportive Care Service, I work in the inpatient and outpatient settings managing complex symptoms, including but not limited to pain, nausea/vomiting, and fatigue.
My background in neurology and neuromuscular medicine gives me unique expertise and insight into the neurologic complications of cancer, and I have a particular interest in providing supportive care to those living with brain tumors.
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My priority is learning about the person behind the patient; I focus on each individual’s unique goals and values across all stages of illness and treatment. I do this while partnering closely with the primary oncologist and other team members. Our Supportive Care Service recognizes the importance of an interdisciplinary team-based approach that includes a nurse, social worker, chaplain, and pharmacist who work together to best manage symptoms, relieve distress, and provide support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.
I have a passion for education and enjoy working with fellows, residents, medical students, and other members of the MSK community. I am especially interested in teaching communication skills to clinicians and educating others on the small but growing field of neuropalliative care. I also recently joined MSK’s Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship leadership team as Associate Program Director and take great pride in helping train our fellows. Outside of the hospital, I most enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and rescue dog, playing tennis, reading fiction, and trying out new restaurants.
A neurologist is a doctor with special training in the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles.
A supportive care physician is a doctor with special training in care that supports people with cancer. They help improve quality of life and manage the symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatment.
My Specialties
- Pain and Symptom Management
- Palliative Medicine
- Neuropalliative Care
Education
- MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Residencies
- Neurology - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Awards and Honors
- Gold Humanism Honor Society
Fellowships
- Neuromuscular Medicine – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Board Certifications
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Neurology
- Neuromuscular Medicine
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Federal Government
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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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.
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.
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Elizabeth Pedowitz discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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