Kim Kramer, MD
Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist
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About Me
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I am a pediatric oncologist at MSK Kids who specializes in the care of children with neuroblastoma and other cancers that have spread in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). I am conducting translational research to better understand why this happens and to try to find more effective treatments, particularly for cancer that came back after previous therapy.
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In my research, I am investigating novel treatments to eliminate microscopic tumor cells in the central nervous system. These novel treatments include monoclonal antibodies attached to radioactive substances (radioimmunotherapy) that we give directly into the cerebrospinal fluid. We are one of the few programs in the world committed to the cure of cancers of the leptomeninges (the two innermost tissue layers that cover the brain and spinal cord). The use of targeted radioimmunotherapy is promising because it could reduce our reliance on external-beam radiation therapy to the brain, which can cause developmental delays in some young children. We are exploring new ways to target tumor cells while sparing the central nervous system and the rest of the body from the side effects of radiation.
In addition to caring for patients and conducting research, I am active in teaching residents who are rotating through our service. I have had the special opportunity to mentor several fellows and medical students. I am honored to be part of the MSK Kids team — including researchers, nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, and research assistants — who are committed to improving outcomes for our patients.
I am also motivated by the inspirational parents of our patients, who are dedicated to driving legislation that supports funding for and awareness of these cancers. They, too, are vital members of our team. I am proud to be an active Board member on Kids V Cancer, Cookies for Kids Cancer, and Arms Wide Open, all initiated and run by our incredible parent community. Our ultimate goal is to see our patients come back to see us years from now, doing well and thriving.
A pediatric hematologist-oncologist is a doctor who treats cancers of the blood in children and adolescents. This doctor is a hematologist (HEE-muh-TAH-loh-jist) who diagnoses and treats blood disorders. They also are an oncologist (cancer doctor).
My Specialties
- Pediatric Oncology
- Neuroblastoma
- Medulloblastoma
- Neuroectodermal Tumors
- Immunotherapy
Education
- MD, Upstate Medical Center/SUNY at Syracuse
Residencies
- Pediatrics - University of Rochester Medical Center
Awards and Honors
- Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2024)
- Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
- Exceptional Women in Medicine Award, Castle Connolly (2023)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
- Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2012-2020)
- Excellence in Oncology Award, Oncology Times (2019)
- America’s Most Honored Professionals (2019)
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Kramer
- A Study of the Safety and Preliminary Effectiveness of Pembrolizumab Immunotherapy to Treat Children and Adolescents with Recurrent or Persistent High-Grade Glioma or Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
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.
Kim Kramer discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc.
Equity; Intellectual Property Rights; Professional Services and Activities
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