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Jasmine H. Francis, MD

Ophthalmic Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Eye (ocular) cancers and conditions
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD)
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialty training in ophthalmic oncology: the care of people with cancers in, on, and around the eye. I understand the impact that cancer can have on our patients and their families. My goal is to provide the best treatment for each patient with the fewest side effects.

At Memorial Sloan Kettering, we have the advantage of working closely with a team of specialized doctors such as radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, pathologists, neurologists, and pediatric oncologists to create a coordinated plan of care for our patients.

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As a member of the MSK Kids team, I care for young patients with retinoblastoma, a pediatric cancer that arises inside the eye. The treatment of retinoblastoma is particularly challenging because we are striving to successfully treat the disease while also maintaining the health and vision of the eyes. We take a team approach to achieve these goals to the best of our abilities.

I also participate in an interdisciplinary effort at Memorial Sloan Kettering to treat and study patients with histiocytic disorders such as Erdheim-Chester disease and Langerhans cell histiocytosis. These are systemic diseases that can also affect the eye. I offer a perspective of the disease as it relates to the eye, including any side effects on the eye during treatment.

As a clinician-scientist (academic oncologist), I have published numerous peer-reviewed papers and book chapters. My principle areas of research include intraocular tumors, including retinoblastoma and uveal melanoma. In addition, I continue to conduct research on the ocular side effects of cancer treatment. I was granted an Achievement Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and was recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Ophthalmology (published by The Ophthalmologist) and in Cancer (by McGivney Global Advisor, the Lynk group). I received research funding from the Macula Society.

I graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa with honors from Columbia University. I was awarded a Research Fellowship Award, in addition to spending a year at Oxford University. During my training at New York University School of Medicine, I chose ophthalmology and after a transitional year, pursued an internship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. I completed my ophthalmology residency at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, where I was awarded the William J. & Judith Turner Outstanding Resident Award. I then returned to Memorial Sloan Kettering to complete my specialty training and fellowship in ophthalmic oncology, which is where I have remained.

What I Do at MSK

An ophthalmic (of-THAL-mik) oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in eye cancers. This includes eye melanoma and retinoblastoma.

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Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Eye (ocular) cancers and conditions
  • Retinoblastoma
  • Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD)
  • Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH)
  • Melanoma
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, New York University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Ophthalmology - New York Eye and Ear Infirmary

Fellowships

  • Ophthalmic Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

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Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

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Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

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EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

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EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Francis sees patients at two locations.

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New York, NY
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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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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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Francis’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.

Jasmine H. Francis discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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