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Memorial Sloan Kettering Pathologist Kseniya Petrova-Drus

Kseniya Petrova-Drus, MD, PhD

Pathologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Hematopathology
  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
  • Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Pathologist
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I am a pathologist specializing in hematopathology and molecular genetic pathology. In my primary clinical work, I provide diagnoses for patients with hematological malignancies, which include chronic myeloid conditions, leukemias, lymphomas, and myelomas, among others. Then, a clinical oncologist is able to choose the most appropriate therapy for the patient’s disease. This involves direct examination of the blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, and other tissues, while integrating information on various tumor cell characteristics, including their genetic features.

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As part of the cutting-edge Diagnostic Molecular Pathology Laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I also work as a molecular genetic pathologist with a focus on detecting genetic changes in malignant tissues. The information that we can get from observing these changes helps to confirm or clarify the cancer type, tailor personalized treatment, determine the disease prognosis and risk of recurrence, and guide disease monitoring once therapy has started. Having expertise in both fields of hematopathology and molecular genetic pathology allows me to easily integrate this information to help elucidate the diagnosis, as well as be familiar with any pitfalls in the methodologies used in these two specialties.

My research efforts are focused on further characterizing rare diseases, such as a rare leukemia harboring a unique genetic aberration. In addition, I am involved in efforts to apply the most advanced molecular techniques to detect well-established features of B-cell malignancies, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia. I try to gain additional prognostic information from these new approaches.

I also look at other ways to apply cutting-edge molecular strategies for analyzing cancer tissue. I hope to improve our understanding of hematological malignancies, how they arise, how to accurately diagnose them, and ultimately, how to best treat them. As a physician-scientist, both hematopathology and molecular genetic pathology were especially fascinating fields for me because they rapidly translate advanced scientific discoveries into clinical applications.

My Role at MSK

A pathologist is a doctor who uses a microscope to make a diagnosis from cell and tissue samples. They analyze the samples to learn the cause and effects of a health condition.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Hematopathology
  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
  • Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD/PhD, New York University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Anatomic and Clinical Pathology - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Awards and Honors

  • Young Investigator Poster Award, AMP Global Congress (2017)

Fellowships

  • Hematopathology - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Board Certifications

  • Hematopathology
  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
  • Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Insurance Information

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Aetna

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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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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

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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

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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

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

First Health

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PPO

Healthfirst

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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)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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

In Network Coverage Type
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

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

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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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.

Kseniya Petrova-Drus discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Invivoscribe
    Professional Services and Activities

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