Lizza Lebron Zapata

Lizza Lebron Zapata, MD

Radiologist & Nuclear Medicine Physician

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Diagnostic radiology
  • Molecular imaging
  • Nuclear medicine
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Dr. Lebron Zapata's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I specialize in diagnosing, staging, treatment response assessment, and surveillance of different types of cancer with imaging. I also perform image-guided diagnostic procedures. I see patients at Memorial Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Imaging Center.

As a radiologist and nuclear medicine physician with more than 12 years of experience, I use imaging technologies such as: PET/CT scans, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), for finding cancer, planning treatment, and evaluating how treatment is working. I am extremely fortunate to be part of a dedicated team of experts who are passionate about caring for people with cancer.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a radiologist, which is a doctor with special training in using imaging to diagnose and treat disease. Imaging includes X-rays, sonography, ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). 

I’m a nuclear medicine physician, a doctor with special training in using radioactive drugs to diagnose and treat disease.

  • Associate Attending Radiologist
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Diagnostic radiology
  • Molecular imaging
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Body imaging
  • Breast imaging
This list shows some key areas of focus, but it may not cover all expertise. When making an appointment, you will be matched with the best healthcare provider for your needs.
Education & Honors

Education

  • Medical Doctor, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain

Residencies

  • Diagnostic Radiology, Mercy Catholic Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging, Breast Imaging, Oncologic Body Imaging, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Radiology
  • American Board of Nuclear Medicine

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Contact and Location

Location
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Imaging Center
300 East 66th Street Floors 5 - 6 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

Lebron-Zapata L, Jochelson MS. Overview of Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis. PET Clin. 2018 Jul;13(3):301-323. doi: 10.1016/j.cpet.2018.02.001. PMID: 30100072.

Sung JS, Lebron L, Keating D, D’Alessio D, Comstock CE, Lee CH, Pike MC, Ayhan M, Moskowitz CS, Morris EA, Jochelson MS. Performance of Dual-Energy Contrast-enhanced Digital Mammography for Screening Women at Increased Risk of Breast Cancer. Radiology. 2019 Oct;293(1):81-88. doi: 10.1148/radiol.2019182660. Epub 2019 Aug 27. PMID: 31453765; PMCID: PMC6776233.

Sonnenblick EB, Lebron-Zapata L, Yang R, Dodelzon K, Sevilimedu V, Milch H, Dialani V, Dontchos BN, Destounis S, Grimm L. Breast Imaging for Transgender Individuals: Assessment of Current Practice and Needs. J Am Coll Radiol. 2022 Feb;19(2 Pt A):221-231. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2021.09.047. Epub 2021 Dec 11. PMID: 34902332.

Jochelson MS, Lebron L, Jacobs SS, Zheng J, Moskowitz CS, Powell SN, Sacchini V, Ulaner GA, Morris EA, Dershaw DD. Detection of Internal Mammary Adenopathy in Patients With Breast Cancer by PET/CT and MRI. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2015 Oct;205(4):899-904. doi: 10.2214/AJR.14.13804. PMID: 26397342; PMCID: PMC4970424.

Ho AY, Barker CA, Arnold BB, Powell SN, Hu ZI, Gucalp A, Lebron-Zapata L, Wen HY, Kallman C, D’Agnolo A, Zhang Z, Flynn J, Dunn SA, McArthur HL. A phase 2 clinical trial assessing the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab and radiotherapy in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. Cancer. 2020 Feb 15;126(4):850-860. doi: 10.1002/cncr.32599. Epub 2019 Nov 20. PMID: 31747077.

Publications on PubMed

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Disclosures

Members of the MSK Community 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. These activities outside of MSK further our mission, provide productive collaborations, and promote the practical application of scientific discoveries.

MSK requires doctors, faculty members, and leaders 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. Not all disclosed interests and relationships present conflicts of interest. MSK reviews all disclosed interests and relationships to assess whether a conflict of interest exists and whether formal COI management is needed.

Lizza Lebron Zapata discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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