Meet Samuel Cytryn: Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist at MSK

Dr. Samuel Cytryn treats esophageal, stomach and other GI cancers at MSK New York and MSK Westchester, using immunotherapy, targeted therapy and clinical trials.
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 Samuel Cytryn

Samuel Cytryn, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Esophageal cancers
  • Stomach (gastric) cancer
  • Gastrointestinal cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Targeted therapy
  • Immunotherapy
Dr. Cytryn's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including:

 

Most of the people I see at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have esophageal or stomach cancer. In addition to treating these cancers, I spend much of my time researching ways to improve treatment options for these diseases. To this end, I develop and lead clinical trials studying the next generation of immune-based drugs (immunotherapy), targeted therapies, and how new drug combinations may work to better treat these cancers.

My path to medicine and oncology began with my loves of science, teaching, and helping people (I taught elementary school before starting medical school). Getting to know my patients well and understanding what is important to them is important to me. This helps me to create care plans based not only on the unique qualities of my patient’s disease, but also on the unique qualities of the person, including their personal wants and needs for cancer care.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Taking the time to share information and answer questions can help ease some of the fear that comes with a cancer diagnosis. Some of the most common questions and concerns I hear from the people in my care include:

·     What does this diagnosis mean?

·     What are the best treatments for my cancer?

·     How are the treatments going to make me feel?

When I am not working, I love to travel and hike with my family, play basketball, and go running with my energetic rescue dog.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul) medical oncologist, which is a cancer doctor who specializes in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. This includes anal, colorectal, esophageal, gastric (stomach), liver, and pancreatic cancers. We also treat GI stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Esophageal cancers
  • Stomach (gastric) cancer
  • Gastrointestinal cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Targeted therapy
  • Immunotherapy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - New York University School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital
  • Chief Resident - New York University School of Medicine/Bellevue Hospital

Fellowships

  • Medical Oncology/Hematology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Chief Fellow - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Merit Award (2024)
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award (2023)

Insurance Information

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Contact and Location

Dr. Cytryn sees patients at two locations.

Location
West Harrison, NY
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester
500 Westchester Avenue West Harrison NY 10604
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Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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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. Cytryn’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.

Samuel Cytryn discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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    Professional Services and Activities
  • Kaplan, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities

If you’re a patient at MSK and would like more information about your doctor’s external relationships, please talk with your doctor.

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This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2023 through disclosure submission in spring 2024). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

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