Memorial Sloan Kettering internist Samantha Francis

Samantha Francis, MD

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pain
  • Acute pain
  • Chronic pain

My Specialties

  • Supportive care
  • Managing symptoms of cancer treatment
  • Pain management
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified internist who is committed not only to providing excellent pain and symptom management but also to serving as an additional layer of support for patients and their families through patient advocacy and empowerment. As part of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Supportive Care Service, I work closely with an interdisciplinary team to tailor care to individual patient and caregiver needs, with the main objective of improving quality of life. 

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Patients and caregivers often share their concerns for achieving satisfactory pain and symptom control during their care journey. My goal is to best understand their needs, goals, and deal breakers so that I can partner with and advocate for them as an integral member of their care team. After seeing me as one of their providers, my hope is that patients and their caregivers feel understood, validated, and most of all, cared for.

In addition to my clinical work, I am passionate about participating in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows — as well as my colleagues and house staff — to ultimately deliver the best care to our patients and their families, Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and expanding my cultural awareness.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a supportive care doctor, with special training in care that supports people with cancer. I help improve quality of life and manage the symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatment.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pain
  • Acute pain
  • Chronic pain
  • Coping with pain
  • Symptoms and side effects

My Specialties

  • Supportive care
  • Managing symptoms of cancer treatment
  • Pain management
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, New York Medical College

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Interfaith Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine

Insurance Information

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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.

Contact and Location

Dr. Francis sees patients at one location.

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Location
New York, NY
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065

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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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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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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.

Samantha Francis discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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