Memorial Sloan Kettering surgeon Jennifer Cracchiolo

Jennifer R. Cracchiolo, MD

Head and Neck Surgeon

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Head and neck cancers
  • Thyroid cancer and conditions
  • Skin cancer and conditions

My Specialties

  • Minimally invasive surgery
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Dr. Cracchiolo's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a surgeon who has expertise in treating head and neck cancer. These include skin cancer, salivary cancer, throat cancer, and mouth cancer. I have extensive experience in using minimally invasive techniques to provide my patients with the best possible functional and cosmetic outcomes.

My practice is located in Manhattan and Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester.

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Treating head and neck cancer is an involved process that can affect some of the daily activities we value most, like eating and speaking. While it is my top priority to treat and cure these diseases, I am also committed to helping my patients maintain their quality of life. I work closely with a team of world-renowned experts in radiation oncology, medical oncology, reconstructive surgery, molecular biology, and immunology to provide my patients with options that will help them look and feel like themselves before, during, and after their treatment.

I am leading the development of MSK’s head and neck patient-reported outcomes program. This involves asking our patients specific questions about their surgical experience, which, in turn, helps us provide more personalized care based on what is most important to them. Our patients are at the center of everything we do, and this program is another way for us to ensure that we are providing the best care possible.

Receiving a head and neck cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience. Patients and their families need to make decisions while considering a lot of complex information. I am honored to work with and care for my patients as they face the challenges of their disease.

What I Do at MSK

A head and neck surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the head and neck. This includes the larynx, lips, mouth, nose, salivary glands, and throat.

  • Associate Attending Surgeon
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Head and neck cancers
  • Thyroid cancer and conditions
  • Skin cancer and conditions
  • Salivary gland tumors

My Specialties

  • Minimally invasive surgery
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University of South Florida College of Medicine

Residencies

  • Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery – Temple University Hospital

Fellowships

  • Head and Neck Surgical Oncology – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2025)
  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
  • Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)

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Contact and Location

Dr. Cracchiolo sees patients at two locations.

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New York, NY
West Harrison, NY
David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021
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500 Westchester Avenue West Harrison NY 10604
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Research and Publications

Cracchiolo JR, Roman BR, Kutler DI, Kuhel WI, Cohen MA. Adoption of transoral robotic surgery compared with other surgical modalities for treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. J Surg Oncol. 2016 Jul 8.

Cracchiolo JR, Baxi SS, Morris LG, Ganly I, Patel SG, Cohen MA, Roman BR. Increase in primary surgical treatment of T1 and T2 oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and rates of adverse pathologic features: National Cancer Data Base. Cancer. 2016 Mar 11.

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Cracchiolo JR, Ridge JA, Egleston B, Lango MN. Practice arrangement and Medicare physician payment in otolaryngology. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Jun;152(6):979-87.

Cracchiolo JR, Liu JC. Lymphadenectomy for Anterior Cutaneous Malignancies of the Head and Neck. Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. 2013 March 20(1):19-23.

Cracchiolo JR and Shaha AR. Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinomas. Management of Thyroid Nodules and Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Practical Guide. Solorzano C., Sosa JA, and Roman S. Springer. In press.

Cracchiolo JR and Wong, RJ. Management of the lateral neck in well differentiated thyroid cancer. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 2017. In press

Cracchiolo JR and Shaha AR. Hurthle cell tumors. Diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Plural Publishers. In press.

Cracchiolo JR. Salivary Glands. Toskala E., Kenedy D. Eds. ENT Essentials. Philadelphia, PA. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers. In press

Cracchiolo JR and Shaha AR. Thyroid Cancer. Myers J. Ed. Cancer of the Head and Neck, Fifth Edition. Wolters Kluwer. In press.

Cracchiolo JR, Shaha AR. Parotidectomy for Parotid Cancer. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2016 Apr;49(2):415-24.

Publications on PubMed

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

Jennifer R. Cracchiolo discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Medscape
    Professional Services and Activities

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