
Viswatej (Vishu) Avutu, MD
Medical Oncologist
Titles
Assistant Attending Physician
Clinical Expertise
Bone and soft tissue sarcomas; adolescent and young adult oncology; early-phase clinical trials
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Dr. Avutu 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
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO PPO, POS
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In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, HMO, DSN
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, EPO
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Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): HMO, PPO
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO EPO
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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
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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
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In Network Coverage Type(s): Federal Government
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): Supplemental
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO/OAP
Payor Type: Other
In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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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
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In Network Coverage Type(s): PPO, POS, HMO
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: 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
Payor Type: Commercial
In Network Coverage Type(s): State Government
Contact and Location
- Speaks English and Telugu

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
BS, biochemistry, University of Texas at Austin; MD, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Residencies
Internal Medicine – Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Pediatrics – Boston Children’s Residency Program
Fellowships
Medical Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine; Pediatrics; Medical Oncology
I am a medical oncologist dedicated to the care of adolescents, young adults, and older adults with soft tissue sarcomas and bone tumors. This interest began as a medical student when I worked with sarcoma survivors and experienced their inner strength, compassion, generosity, and love for life, launching a journey that has led me here. In collaboration with an outstanding team of colleagues that spans the disciplines involved in the care of patients with sarcoma, I strive to provide a comprehensive cancer care plan tailored to each of my patients. My goal is to guide my patients and their loved ones through these challenges with compassion and empathy, drawing upon the most cutting-edge research to offer treatment plans that are both safe and maximally effective.
My own research focuses on improving the outcomes for adolescents and young adults with sarcomas, who are particularly susceptible to the disruptions that cancer causes in all aspects of life. As someone trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics, I am uniquely positioned to help bridge the care for these individuals. To do this, I liaise with medical and pediatric oncology and the biopsychosocial services through the Adolescent and Young Adult Program to deliver the highest level of personalized care to this vulnerable group. Active in national cooperative groups that bridge the various oncology disciplines, I am involved in crafting guidelines and policy to elevate and standardize adolescent and young adult cancer care. Lastly, I partner with researchers to help translate novel therapeutics from the lab to the clinic and design clinical trials to investigate and identify which patients may benefit most from such innovative treatments.
Sarcomas are rare cancers and their treatment can be complicated and overwhelming. I aim to meet each of my patients and their support systems where they are, providing recommendations that consider everyone’s goals and hopes. My practice is built on honest communication and mutual respect. I cherish the fact that my patients bring a variety of backgrounds and perspectives to the clinic, and I never forget that each and every individual has their own story — their own particular set of circumstances, values and preferences that intersect with their cancer care. To help my patients through their cancer journey is an immense privilege, and I feel deeply humbled and grateful to play an active role in the battle against cancer. And to level the playing field, I love to talk with my patients about travel and exploring new cultures, discovering new foods and cuisines and lamenting about my lack of talent in music and soccer, my dream jobs in another life.
Awards and Honors
- Patient and Family Centered Care Grant Initiative (MSKCC)
- Young Investigator Award (Conquer Cancer/American Society of Clinical Oncology Foundation)
Colleagues
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Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Avutu
- A Phase I/II Study of ZN-c3 and Gemcitabine in Adults and Children with Recurrent or Persistent Osteosarcoma
- A Pilot Study of Glucarpidase in Adults Receiving High-Dose Methotrexate for Osteosarcoma
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Avutu
- A Phase I Study of PRT2527 in People with Advanced Solid Tumors
- A Phase I/II Study of CFT8634 in People with Synovial Sarcoma or Other Solid Tumors
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- A Phase II Study of LY2880070 and Gemcitabine in People with Ewing Sarcoma or Ewing-Like Sarcoma
- A Phase II Study of Olaparib plus Ceralasertib in People with Recurrent Osteosarcoma
- A Phase III Study of Vimseltinib versus Placebo in Patients with Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumor
- A Phase III Study to Compare Early Use of Vinorelbine and Maintenance Therapy for People with High-Risk Rhabdomyosarcoma

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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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Viswatej (Vishu) Avutu discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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