Memorial Sloan Kettering urologic oncologist Richard S Matulewicz

Richard S. Matulewicz, MD, MSCI, MS

Urologic Surgeon

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Urologic Cancers (Testicular, Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
  • Open, Robotic, and Endoscopic Surgery
  • Health Services Research
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Surgeon
Get To Know Me

I am a Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center fellowship-trained urologic oncologist and health services researcher with expertise in the open, robotic, and endoscopic surgical treatment of urologic cancers (testicular, kidney, bladder, and prostate).

This provider is part of a team that was ranked #1 in the nation for Urology Cancer Care this year by U.S. News & World Report.

I have a particular interest in improving the way we diagnose and treat people with testicular cancer (germ cell tumors). I aim to accomplish this by rigorously studying the impact that various treatment strategies have on health-related quality of life, assessing new ways to integrate novel diagnostics such a micro-RNA into clinical practice, and understanding long-term outcomes of surgical treatments like retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (RPLND).

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In an effort to provide personalized and compassionate care to my patients, I help people find the best possible treatment that aligns with their values and priorities. I do this by empowering patients through education, taking time to address their concerns, and clearly communicating with them and their families.

I am an active member of the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Center Cessation Initiative (C3I) Implementation Science Working Group, which allows me to work at the national level to integrate evidence-based smoking cessation practices into oncology care.

I am a native New Yorker who, when outside the clinic, makes time to enjoy all that New York City and Long Island have to offer with my wife and family. I enjoy skiing, biking, and fishing. I am also an avid fan of live music and New York sports.

My Role at MSK

A urologic surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the genitourinary (jeh-nih-toh-YOOR-ih-nayr-ee) (GU) system. This includes the bladder, kidney, penis, prostate, and testicles.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Urologic Cancers (Testicular, Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
  • Open, Robotic, and Endoscopic Surgery
  • Health Services Research
Education & Honors

Education

  • Tufts University School of Medicine, MD

Residencies

  • Northwestern University, Urologic Surgery

Awards and Honors

  • “Optimizing Smoking Cessation Treatment for Patients With Bladder Cancer,” National Cancer Institute K08 Development Award (2022-2027)
  • AUA Research Scholar Award, American Urological Association (2021-2023)
  • John Quale Fellow, Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (2020)
  • Valentine Scholar/Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine (2019)

Fellowships

  • Urologic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Health Services Research, New York University

Board Certifications

  • Diplomat of the American Board of Urology

Insurance Information

Understanding your insurance options is an important part of managing your cancer care. We have relationships with many common healthcare providers and plans.

Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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If you don't have health insurance or are worried that your care may not be fully covered, our financial assistance programs may be able to help.

If you have questions about insurance, call us at 646-497-9176.

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Contact and Location

Dr. Matulewicz sees patients at two locations.

Office Phone
Location
New York, NY
Basking Ridge, NJ
136 Mountain View Boulevard Basking Ridge NJ 07920

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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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Clinical Trials

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Find a Clinical Trial for You

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.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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

Richard S. Matulewicz discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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