Memorial Sloan Kettering diagnostic radiologist Peter Sawan

Peter Sawan, MD, FRCR, DABR

Radiologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Lung cancer

My Specialties

  • Molecular imaging
  • Body imaging
  • CT scan
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Dr. Sawan's Office Information
Languages: English, Arabic, and French
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified diagnostic radiologist who specializes in body oncologic imaging and molecular imaging for people with cancer. My area of expertise is in the interpretation of emergency scans of various modalities, as well as routine body CT, MRI, PET/CT, and ultrasound examinations.

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I work closely with our team of urgent care specialists to provide fast and accurate imaging support for people with cancer who are experiencing health emergencies. I also provide imaging consults for our patients receiving inpatient care at MSK.

In addition to my clinical work, I participate in several research projects aimed at improving patient care and applying new imaging techniques for various cancer types. I am also committed to overseeing and teaching our future radiologists during their specialized clinical training at MSK.

I have been interested in the area of oncology since my early years of medical training. I was particularly struck by the burden cancer imposes on patients and their families. I chose to pursue a career in radiology because it is the cornerstone of all other specialties in medicine. It requires the continuous development of new technologies to fight and diagnose diseases, especially cancer. The Department of Radiology at MSK strives for excellence in all areas of cancer imaging. It is a privilege to work with a first-class team of experts to provide our patients with the best care possible.

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, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

  • Assistant Attending Radiologist
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Lung cancer

My Specialties

  • Molecular imaging
  • Body imaging
  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • PET-CT scan
  • Ultrasound
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, The Lebanese University

Residencies

  • Radiology - American University of Beirut Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Oncologic Imaging - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Molecular Imaging and Therapy - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Radiology
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists
  • Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology

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Contact and Location

Dr. Sawan sees patients at one location.

Location
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Sawan’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.

Peter Sawan discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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