Michael Foote, MD
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a medical oncologist who cares for people with gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal and appendiceal cancer. I am experienced in using advanced treatments to manage disease that has spread to the liver and/or abdominal cavity. These include hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) therapy and intraperitoneal chemotherapy.
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My love of basic science and patient-centered care led me to specialize in oncology, a field that inspires hope using creative cancer therapies with compassion. One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is getting to know my patients beyond their diagnosis. My mission is to enable patients to live fulfilling lives through care plans that take their personal goals into account. To this end, I like to make visits as relaxed and casual as possible, so patients feel encouraged to ask questions. I try to reinforce positivity and optimism during each appointment and hope patients walk away feeling more informed and a part of a caring team.
I am also a cancer scientist. My research focuses on using genomic cancer biomarkers (molecular features of cancer cells that can indicate sensitivity to therapies) to develop drugs that target specific cancer proteins. I also develop therapies that help the immune system attack cancer cells. My goal is to give patients access to the most innovative therapies, tailored to their unique disease.
Outside of the clinic, I am a proud cat dad who loves animals, traveling, theater, TV shows, basketball, and playing rock music.
A gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul) medical oncologist is a cancer doctor who specializes in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. This includes anal, colorectal, esophageal, gastric (stomach), liver, and pancreatic cancers, as well as GI stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors.
My Specialties
- Colorectal Cancer
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Other Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Targeted Therapies
- Immunotherapy
Education
- MD, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residencies
- Internal Medicine - Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Awards and Honors
- K08 Physician Scientist Award, National Institutes of Health (2023)
- ACPMP Catalyst Research Investigator (2023)
- Colorectal Cancer Alliance Chris4Life Early Career Investigator Award (2023)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award (2021)
- Mass General Brigham Partners in Excellence Award (2020)
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Helen Taussig Award (2016)
Fellowships
- Hematology/Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
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Contact and Location
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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
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Foote
- A Phase 1 Study of HRO761 for People With Advanced Solid Tumors
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.
Search clinical trialsResearch and Publications
Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Foote’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
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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.
Michael Foote discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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Abbott Laboratories
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Axiom Healthcare Strategies
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Bristol-Myers Squibb
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Cancer Network
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Genzyme
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Horizon CME
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OncLive
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