Ernesto Santos, MD
Interventional Radiologist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Cancer Treatments
- Bone Interventions
- Lymphatic Disorders
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About Me
- Attending Radiologist
As an interventional radiologist, I specialize in interventional oncology, which uses imaging to guide minimally invasive cancer treatments. Interventional oncology is a rapidly advancing field that uses cutting-edge technology to directly target cancer.
I use many different imaging techniques, like X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to ensure precision and avoid complications. Most procedures I perform at Memorial Hospital in Manhattan are outpatient or require overnight stay, with minimal recovery time.
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My clinical interest has focused on pain treatment and palliative care. We use thermal energy (heating or freezing) to ablate benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) bone tumors that are causing pain. I treat a lot of patients with bone metastases. Bone tumors can be really painful, but we have several treatments available that can provide pain relief in a matter of days. My objective is to provide new treatment approaches to improve quality of life at each stage of my patients’ cancer journeys.
In addition to bone tumors, I am an expert in the treatment of vascular malformations and joint pain related to osteoarthritis and degenerative disease. One of the best parts of my job is seeing the look of relief on a patient’s face when the pain has subsided.
Ultimately, my goal is to provide excellent patient-centered care through the assessment of each patient’s individual needs. I love working with my medical, surgical, and radiation oncology colleagues in order to provide a first-class experience for everyone who comes to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for care.
I live in Manhattan with my wife and two daughters. When not at work, I enjoy hiking, biking, music, wine tasting, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers.
An interventional (IN-ter-VEN-shun-al) radiologist is a doctor with special training in using image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat disease.
My Specialties
- Minimally Invasive Image-Guided Cancer Treatments
- Bone Interventions
- Lymphatic Disorders
- Vascular Malformations
- Biliary Interventions
Education
- MD, University of Alcala de Henares School of Medicine (Spain)
Residencies
- Hospital Clinico Universitario San Carlos (Spain)
Awards and Honors
- Faculty Clinical Excellence Award, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2019, 2021)
- Gimbernat Award of Clinical Excellence, Hospital Clinico San Carlos, Madrid (2016)
- Divisional Teaching Award of Excellence, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2016)
- Ronald Hoy Teaching Award, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (2016)
Fellowships
- Hospital Puerta de Hierro (Spain)
Board Certifications
- Radiology
- Certificate of Added Qualifications in Vascular & Interventional Radiology
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Contact and Location
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Colleagues
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Clinical Trials
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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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Ernesto Santos discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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