Lawrence Wen Wu, MD
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
- Stomach (gastric) cancer
- Esophageal cancers
- Pancreatic cancer
My Specialties
- Clinical trials
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
Get to Know Me
I’m a board-certified medical oncologist who cares for people with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. These are a group of cancers affecting the digestive tract and related organs, which include:
I see patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) Monmouth in New Jersey.
At MSK, I work closely with a team of many different experts. This includes surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, nurses, nutrition specialists, and other doctors. Together, we work to provide thoughtful and complete care for each person.
My approach to patient care is based on clear communication. I believe in working with you to make decisions about your care. I try to understand not only the type of cancer you have, but also your goals, symptoms, family settings, and treatment priorities.
I aim to explain the available options in a way that is direct and clear. Besides standard treatments, I consider clinical trials at MSK that may be relevant to your care. My goal is to partner with you and your family so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
I care for people with a broad range of GI cancers and have a special interest in stomach and esophageal cancers. Through my medical training, I developed experience in both clinical and laboratory research. This background helps me bring a scientific perspective to each patient’s care. It helps me consider how molecular testing, tumor biology, and the latest treatment advances may help guide treatment decisions.
I was drawn to gastrointestinal oncology because it combines thoughtful cancer care with rapidly evolving treatment options. My own family has been affected by stomach cancer, which gives special meaning to my clinical work in this area.
I feel privileged to care for patients and families during a difficult time in their lives, and I strive to be thoughtful, clear, and steady during each step of care.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family, visiting museums, and staying active.
I'm a gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul) medical oncologist, which is a cancer doctor who specializes in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. This includes anal, colorectal, esophageal, gastric (stomach), liver, and pancreatic cancers. We also treat GI stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors.
- Assistant Attending Physician
Conditions I Treat
- Stomach (gastric) cancer
- Esophageal cancers
- Pancreatic cancer
- Colorectal cancer and conditions
- Appendiceal (appendix) cancer and conditions
- Gallbladder cancer
- Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
- Liver cancer and conditions
- Anal cancer
My Specialties
- Clinical trials
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Biomarker testing
Education
- MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residencies
- Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowships
- Hematology and Medical Oncology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology, Internal Medicine
Awards and Honors
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2026)
- Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2025-2026)
- T32 Molecular Oncology Training Program, National Cancer Institute (2024-2026)
- ASCO/AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop (2024)
- Norman and Mary Stewart Memorial Award for Compassionate Care, Johns Hopkins Hospital (2021)
Insurance Information
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In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
This is a dual payer plan, which means 2 health insurance companies share this plan. MSK providers are out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
TBD
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO
In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government
In Network Coverage Type
HMO (City Employee Health Plans Gold and Gold Care Only)
In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental
In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
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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.
Clinical Trials
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.
You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.
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