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Memorial Sloan Kettering pediatric hematologic oncologist Tanya Trippett

Tanya M. Trippett, MD

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric leukemias
  • Pediatric lymphomas

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Clinical trials
  • Targeted therapy
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Get to Know Me

As a member of the MSK Kids team, I specialize in the care of children with leukemia and lymphoma, especially cancers that have returned despite prior treatment. I also conduct clinical research to design and assess investigational therapies — particularly antibodies and new targeted agents that aim at the molecular signaling pathways that drive cancer growth — for children with all types of cancer.

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I have a background in molecular pharmacology and translational research, especially studies of the molecular mechanisms of drug resistance. I believe that understanding the fundamental biology of cancer is vital to our ability to improve cancer treatment. The work we’ve done in the laboratory and its translation to improve the treatment of lymphoma is now being applied to the care of children with diverse types of cancer. This is very satisfying for me and serves as a tribute to the patients we’ve treated. Research enables us to provide options to patients when none are available, giving patients and parents hope.

I previously served on the national level in the Children’s Oncology Group, where I served as Chairperson of the Hodgkin’s Biology Committee and Vice Chair of the Hodgkin’s Disease Committee for 12 years. I also teach and mentor fellows who have gone on to start their own research programs.

I am the Co-Founder of Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Investigator Consortium (POETIC), a collaboration between multiple centers around the country, whose mission is the development of biologically targeted therapies for cancers that have recurred in children. I started POETIC in February 2003 to increase patients’ access to promising new agents in clinical trials. I served as Director of the POETIC Coordinating Center at Memorial Sloan Kettering, the only POETIC center in New York City from inception to 2019.

I am now pursuing a broader interest in global disparities in cancer care for children in limited resource nations outside the United States for which I have developed a new initiative under the Global Disparities Program at MSK. I am leading a team of professionals to build a children’s cancer center in Ghana. I formed a charitable humanitarian organization to help with this initiative.

It is very gratifying when I see patients conquer cancer and go on to do well. I understand how critical research is to advancing the treatment of cancer, and it is rewarding to know that the investigations I am leading may save the life of a child.

  • Clinical Expertise: Pediatric Oncology; Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma; Leukemias; New Investigational Agents; Drug Resistance
  • Awards and Honors: Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2013-2018)
  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Education: MD, Duke University School of Medicine
  • Residencies: Pediatrics - Duke University Medical Center
  • Fellowships: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Board Certifications: Pediatrics; Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
What I Do at MSK

I'm a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, which is a doctor who treats cancers and blood diseases in children, adolescents, and young adults.

  • Associate Attending Pediatrician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric leukemias
  • Pediatric lymphomas
  • Hodgkin lymphoma (Hodgkin’s disease)
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL)

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Clinical trials
  • Targeted therapy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Duke University School of Medicine

Residencies

  • Pediatrics - Duke University Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2025)
  • Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2024)
  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
  • Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Exceptional Women in Medicine Award, Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
  • Castle Connolly: New York Magazine Top Doctors (2013-2018)

Insurance Information

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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

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

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

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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

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

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

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

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

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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Contact and Location

Dr. Trippett sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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

Tanya M. Trippett discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Wish4Life Foundation
    Fiduciary Role / Position

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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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