Rachel Spira, MD

Radiologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Male breast cancer

My Specialties

  • Breast imaging
  • Mammogram
  • Ultrasound
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Dr. Spira's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I’m a radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) with special training in breast imaging. I joined MSK after completing my fellowship training in breast imaging here. I work together with an outstanding team of experts to provide excellent care to each patient. I aim to provide care focused on the needs of each patient so that they feel empowered and supported throughout their experience.

As a member of the Breast Imaging Service at MSK, I interpret imaging results to detect the presence of breast cancer. I also help guide treatment for people diagnosed with breast cancer. In this role, I interpret scans from mammograms, breast ultrasound, and breast MRIs.

Besides interpreting scans, I perform interventional procedures guided by imaging. These include stereotactic (mammography-guided) ultrasound and MRI-guided biopsies. I also perform seed and wire localizations, which are procedures that may be done before surgery to guide the surgeon to the area to be removed. 

I’m involved in research to study techniques in breast MRI. I study the use of artificial intelligence in breast imaging to help improve patient experience and treatment results. I’m grateful to be part of a world-class team engaged in this important work.

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). 

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Breast cancers and conditions
  • Male breast cancer

My Specialties

  • Breast imaging
  • Mammogram
  • Ultrasound
  • MRI
  • Image-guided biopsy
  • Radioactive seed localization
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residencies

  • Diagnostic Radiology, Montefiore Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Breast Imaging Fellowship, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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Contact and Location

Location
New York, NY
Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center
300 East 66th Street Floors 1 - 4 New York NY 10065
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Colleagues

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Spira’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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