Memorial Sloan Kettering medical oncologist Smita Joshi

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

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

My Specialties

  • Immunotherapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Chemotherapy
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with expertise in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers.

I provide patient-centered, evidence-based, and compassionate care. I value creating trusting, long-term relationships with my patients and being a part of their journey to wellness. I believe that it is important to treat each individual in the context of their personal beliefs, values, and social circumstances. It is fulfilling for me to partner with my patients for their treatment, to listen to and counsel them and their caregivers, and to offer support.

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Cancer care has transformed given rapid developments in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, chemotherapy, and personalized medicine. Certain treatments are more effective and result in fewer side effects. I am excited to offer my patients innovative and cutting-edge therapies while tailoring treatments to their needs. Teamwork is essential in our field, and I collaborate with surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive care.

I received my undergraduate degree from Stanford University and completed my medical training at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. I have published several papers in peer-reviewed journals and have presented my research at national and international conferences. Through active participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, scientific inquiry, and clinical trials, I strive to provide high-quality care for my patients while moving the field of cancer care forward.

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

  • Stomach (gastric) cancer
  • Esophageal cancers and conditions
  • Colon cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Liver cancer and conditions
  • Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Anal cancer
  • Appendiceal (appendix) cancer and conditions
  • Gastrointestinal cancers and conditions

My Specialties

  • Immunotherapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Chemotherapy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Northwestern University

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - University of Chicago

Fellowships

  • Hematology/Oncology – University of Chicago

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • Chief Fellow, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, University of Chicago

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Contact and Location

Dr. Joshi sees patients at two locations.

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Location
New York, NY
Middletown, NJ
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
480 Red Hill Road Middletown NJ 07748

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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

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.

Smita Joshi discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
  • Dava Oncology
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)

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