Samer Michael

Samer Michael, MD

Pediatric Surgeon

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers

My Specialties

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
Dr. Michael's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a pediatric surgeon who treats cancer in children and young adults. I am an expert in treating different types of solid tumors using open and minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery involves making smaller cuts which helps people recover faster. I see patients at Memorial Hospital, which is the main hospital at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).

I believe in careful planning, teamwork, and personal follow up. When we first meet, I take the time to look at your child’s medical history. I also take the time to understand your goals, concerns, and questions. I believe in talking clearly and making decisions together. I want you and your child feel informed and supported during every step of the treatment journey.

I work closely with other experts on your child’s care team to make the best decisions about their treatment. I make sure your care is well-coordinated and built specifically for your child and family’s needs.

I became interested in cancer surgery because of its complexity and the opportunity to improve the field through research and clinical care. Pediatric surgical oncology allows me to combine my commitment to caring for children with cancer care and research.

My research focuses on using artificial intelligence and data from medical images such as CT scans or MRIs. This is called radiomics. My goal is to see how we can use medical imaging data to better understand tumors, support planning for surgery, and monitor your child’s health over time. Using these tools, we can make cancer care more precise and personalized for every child.

Outside of work, I volunteer to provide surgery for children in need around the world. Every year, I spend a week providing care in a place with limited resources. This work is very meaningful to me and continues to shape how I think about patient care.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a pediatric surgeon, which is a doctor with special training in surgery on fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents.

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Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers

My Specialties

  • Pediatric surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
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, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel

Residencies

  • General Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Israel

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Pediatric Surgery, Hadassah Medical Center, Israel

Board Certifications

  • Pediatric Surgery, Israel Ministry of Health
  • General Surgery, Israel Ministry of Health

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Contact and Location

Location
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
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.

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Disclosures

Members of the MSK Community 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. These activities outside of MSK further our mission, provide productive collaborations, and promote the practical application of scientific discoveries.

MSK requires doctors, faculty members, and leaders 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. Not all disclosed interests and relationships present conflicts of interest. MSK reviews all disclosed interests and relationships to assess whether a conflict of interest exists and whether formal COI management is needed.

Samer Michael discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Alphabet Inc
    Equity
  • Amazon.com, Inc.
    Equity
  • AstraZeneca
    Equity
  • BioNTech
    Equity
  • Enphase Energy, Inc.
    Equity
  • Gilead Pharmaceutical
    Equity
  • Inovio
    Equity
  • Merck & Co Inc.
    Equity
  • Moderna, Inc.
    Equity
  • Novavax
    Equity
  • Organon & Co.
    Equity
  • Pfizer, Inc.
    Equity
  • Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.
    Equity
  • Square Inc
    Equity
  • Teladoc Health, Inc.
    Equity
  • Vaxart, Inc.
    Equity
  • Viatris Inc.
    Equity
  • Zoom Communications, Inc.
    Equity

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This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2025 through disclosure submission in spring 2026). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

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