Maria E. Arcila

Maria E. Arcila, MD

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Molecular genetic pathology
  • Hematopathology
  • Anatomic pathology
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Get to Know Me

I am an anatomic and clinical pathologist who specializes in molecular genetic pathology and hematology.

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As a molecular genetic pathologist, my work primarily involves the study and detection of genetic changes in cancer tissue. These changes can be used to diagnose and confirm the presence of individual cancer types and help tailor patient-specific treatment, determine patients’ prognosis and risk of recurrence, and monitor their disease once they start therapy. As a hematopathologist, I work closely with our clinical colleagues to diagnose diseases that affect the blood and the lymphoid systems. I directly examine tissue and blood samples to diagnose, stage, and monitor hematologic cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and other diseases at both the morphologic and the molecular levels.

My research is focused on the molecular changes that fuel the development of lung carcinoma and the search for possible therapeutic and prognostic markers in patients with this disease. Because of this interest, I have become directly involved with the expansion, validation, and implementation of clinical tests at Memorial Sloan Kettering to detect mutations relevant to the management and treatment of patients with lung carcinoma.

In addition to my clinical interests, I am a medical illustrator.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a pathologist, which is a doctor who uses a microscope to make a diagnosis from cell and tissue samples. I analyze these samples to learn the cause and effects of a health issue.

  • Director, Diagnostic Molecular Pathology Laboratory
Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Molecular genetic pathology
  • Hematopathology
  • Anatomic pathology
  • Clinical pathology
Education & Honors

Education

  • M.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Tripler Army Medical Center
  • Madigan Army Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Molecular Genetic Pathology
  • Hematology
  • Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

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Contact and Location

Dr. Arcila sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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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.

Maria E. Arcila discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Association for Molecular Pathology
    Fiduciary Role / Position
  • Biocartis US, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • PER Events, LLC
    Professional Services and Activities
  • SOPHiA GENETICS S.A.
    Intellectual Property Rights

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