Nicholas Vander Els, MD

Nicholas Vander Els, MD

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pulmonary complications of cancer

My Specialties

  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
  • Cardiopulmonary exercise test
  • Thoracentesis
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Get to Know Me

I am a pulmonologist with decades of experience in diagnosing and treating patients who suffer from lung conditions and complications caused by cancer and its treatment. In addition to seeing patients with a variety of pulmonary diseases in our outpatient clinics, I consult on inpatient cases throughout the hospital.

I also perform procedures such as thoracentesis, catheter placement in the pleural space, and bronchoscopy. Additionally, I have experience in performing endobronchial ultrasound to diagnose lymph nodes in the chest.

I have participated in research to evaluate patient tolerance to varying levels of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other forms of cancer treatment. I am also very involved in training our distinguished group of fellows.

I am also the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, which performs a full range of tests including routine testing as well as cardiopulmonary exercise tests and bronchoprovocation challenges. The pulmonary function laboratory at MSK is one of the busiest labs in the country.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a pulmonologist (pull-muh-NAHL-uh-jist), which is a doctor with special training in the lungs.

  • Medical Director, Pulmonary Function Laboratories
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pulmonary complications of cancer

My Specialties

  • Photodynamic therapy (PDT)
  • Cardiopulmonary exercise test
  • Thoracentesis
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
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

  • MD, New York University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Beth Israel Medical Center (New York)

Fellowships

  • St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Pulmonary Disease
  • Critical Care Medicine

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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

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Vander Els’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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