
Urvi A. Shah, MD
Myeloma Specialist
Titles
Assistant Attending Physician
Clinical Expertise
Multiple Myeloma; Smoldering Myeloma; Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS); Related Plasma Cell Disorders
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Dr. Shah accepts the following list of insurance providers. Select your insurance provider to see more details.
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicaid/Managed Medicaid
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO/OAP
Payor Type: Other
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Payor Type: Medicare/Medicare Advantage
In Network Coverage Type(s): TBD
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO/EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, EPO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
Contact and Location
- 646-608-3713 Office Phone
- @UrviShahMD
- Speaks English

Memorial Sloan Kettering has locations throughout New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. These locations offer many services, including screening, chemotherapy, and medical testing.
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Education
MD, Grant Medical College
Residencies
Internal Medicine - Tufts Medical Center
Fellowships
Adult Cancer Immunotherapy - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Hematology and Medical Oncology - Montefiore Medical Center & Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine; Medical Oncology; Hematology
I am a board-certified hematologist-oncologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating plasma cell disorders. These include multiple myeloma, smoldering myeloma, and monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), among others. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I work as part of a multidisciplinary team that cares for people with these cancers.
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During my oncology fellowship training, I needed chemotherapy for Hodgkin lymphoma. My firsthand experience on the other side of the doctor-patient relationship has helped me relate to patients in a more compassionate and empathic way. I find that clear, effective communication with patients, family members, and doctors can be crucial to prevent unnecessary stress and help with recovery.
I conduct clinical and translational research on plasma cell disorders and am currently involved in several clinical trials that are developing and testing new treatments. At MSK, our patients have access to the latest treatments, including immune-based therapies for plasma cell disorders. Sometimes this access is achieved through a clinical trial, but it can also be part of our standard care. I value patients’ goals for their cancer treatment very strongly. I work closely with them to come up with a care plan that suits their needs and also allows for the best possible treatment strategy.
I believe it is important to treat patients with a holistic approach. Therefore, my research focuses on studying the effect of modifiable risk factors (such as nutrition, obesity, and diabetes) on cancer development or progression (most specifically myeloma). I lead the NUTRIVENTION (nutrition intervention) trials, through which we study the impact of dietary interventions and supplements in plasma cell disorders. We study how these interventions influence insulin resistance, body composition, the gut microbiome, and the immune system to reduce the risk of cancer progression and improve outcomes.
In my free time, I enjoy painting with mixed media, cooking, staying active, and being outdoors, especially hiking trails around New York City.
I find that clear, effective communication with patients, family members, and doctors can be crucial to prevent unnecessary stress and help in recovery.
-Dr. Shah
Awards and Honors
- American Society of Hematology Scholar Award (2023-2025)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
- Rising Star Award, Castle Connolly (2021, 2022)
- Paul Calabresi K12 Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology, NCI (2021-2024)
- Career Development Award, International Myeloma Society (2021-2023)
- Transdisciplinary Research on Energetics and Cancer (TREC) Training Workshop, National Cancer Institute (NCI, 2021)
- Clinical Research Training Institute (CRTI) Award, ASH (2020)
- Future Leaders in Hematology Award, Celgene (2019)
- Shark Tank Audience Choice Award, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2019)
- Henry L. Moses Prize for Best Clinical Paper, Montefiore Medical Center (2019)
- ASCO/AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop (2018)
- Second Place, Outstanding Fellow Research Award, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center Research Symposium (2018)
- American Society of Hematology (ASH) Abstract Achievement Award (2017)
- ECOG-ACRIN Young Investigator Symposium Distinction Award for Translational Research (2017)
- Chief Fellow, Hematology Rotation, Montefiore Medical Center (2017)
- Outstanding Emergency Department Resident Award, Tufts Medical Center (2015)
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Shah
- A Pilot Study of Lenalidomide and CC-486 with Radiation Therapy in Patients with Plasmacytoma
- A Study Comparing a Plant-Based Diet with Supplements and Placebo in People with Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance or Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
- A Study of Health-Related Quality of Life in People With Multiple Myeloma Receiving Daratumumab or Lenalidomide
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Shah
- A Phase I Study of ALLO-647 with ALLO-715 CAR T-Cell Therapy in People with Recurrent or Persistent Multiple Myeloma
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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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Shah UA, Maclachlan KH, Derkach A, Salcedo M, Barnett K, Caple J, Blaslov J, Tran L, Ciardiello A, Burge M, Shekarkhand T, Adintori P, Cross J, Pianko MJ, Hosszu K, McAvoy D, Mailankody S, Korde N, Hultcrantz M, Hassoun H, Tan CR, Lu SX, Patel D, Diamond B, Shah G, Scordo M, Lahoud O, Chung DJ, Landau H, Usmani SZ, Giralt S, Taur Y, Landgren CO, Block G, Block T, Peled JU, van den Brink MRM, Lesokhin AM. Sustained Minimal Residual Disease Negativity in Multiple Myeloma is Associated with Stool Butyrate and Healthier Plant-Based Diets. Clinical Cancer Research. 2022
Malik M, Sweeney NW, Jafri M, Derkach A, Chmielewski C, Adintori PA, Mailankody S, Korde N, Tan CR, Hassoun H, Hultcrantz M, Hillengass J, McCann SE, Iyengar N, Usmani S, Giralt SA, Landgren O, van den Brink MRM, Ahlstrom J, Lesokhin AM, D’Souza AD, Chimonas S, Shah UA. Nutrition perceptions, needs and practices among patients with plasma cell disorders. Blood Cancer J. 2022, Apr. PMCID: PMC9021216
Shah UA*, Rögnvaldsson S*, Derkach A, Björkholm M, Turesson I, David Y, Hultcrantz M, Tan C, Hassoun H, Korde N, Lesokhin A, Mailankody S, Kristinsson SY, Landgren CO. Diabetes mellitus and risk of plasma cell and lymphoproliferative disorders in 94,579 cases and 368,348 matched controls. Haematologica. 2021 Sep; PMCID: PMC8719074
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Shah UA, Iyengar N. Plant-Based and Ketogenic Diets As Diverging Paths to Address Cancer: A Review. JAMA Oncol. 2022 Aug 1;8(8):1201-1208
Shah UA. Cancer and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Facing the “C words.” JAMA Oncology. 2020 Sep;6:1330-1331.
Shah UA, Chung E, Giricz O, Pradhan K, Kataoka K, Gordon-Mitchell S, Bhagat T, Mai Y, Wei Y, Ishida E, Choudhary G, Joseph A, Rice R, Gitego N, Bartenstein M, Goel S, Mantzaris I, Shastri A, Parrish C, Derman O, Binder A, Gritsman K, Kornblum N, Braunschweig I, Bhagat C, Hall J, Graber A, Ratner L, Wang Y, Ogawa S, Verma V, Ye BH, Janakiram M. North American ATLL has a Distinct Mutational and Transcriptional Profile and responds to epigenetic therapies. Blood 2018 Aug 13, PMID: 30104217.
Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Shah’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.
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Urvi A. Shah discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
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Association of Community Cancer Centers
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Hospital Sirio-Libanes
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Intellisphere, LLC
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Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
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MJH Life Sciences
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Mashup Media, LLC
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Myeloma Crowd
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Plant Powered Metro New York
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