Physicians with expertise in general internal medicine are trained and board-certified in internal medicine, specializing in complex medical problems related to cancer care.
The clinical mission of the General Internal Medicine Section, led by Robert Sidlow, MD, MBA, is to provide skillful general medical care for patients throughout their cancer care journey, from high-risk screening and surveillance to cancer diagnosis, treatment, management, and cancer survivorship. Our services include:
- Rapid workup of concerning symptoms or radiologic findings that could be associated with a cancer diagnosis.
- Specialized care for patients and families with inherited genomic risks for cancer. This is provided by experts who are trained in both internal medicine and genetics.
- Management of both acute and chronic medical conditions for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
- Perioperative evaluation and management of cancer patients in both the ambulatory and hospital settings.
- The care of cancer survivors who have medical complications resulting from cancer treatment.
We are committed to compassionate, patient-centered medicine that emphasizes open communication and evidence-based clinical reasoning. We are honored to play an important role helping MSK cancer specialists provide the most cutting-edge and high-quality cancer care anywhere.
Programs
The MSK Comprehensive Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of Cancers with Hereditary Predispositions (CATCH) Program serves people living with an elevated cancer risk due to inherited genetic variations. Our clinic provides comprehensive surveillance to help find cancer early when it’s easier to treat.
Medical Director: Alicia Latham, MD, MS
The MSK Rapid Diagnosis Program and MSK Suspicion of Cancer Program assist patients who suspect they have cancer or identify a symptom that is out of the ordinary and requires investigation. Some of the issues that patients may have include unexplained weight loss, unexplained changes in blood counts, jaundice, unexplained lumps or bumps, or abnormal imaging findings, such as lung nodules or abdominal masses. In addition, we provide comprehensive diagnostic investigations for people with a positive Multi-Cancer Early Detection test (e.g. Galleri, Cancerguard.) A thorough assessment by a general internal medicine physician or geriatrician is the first step in the evaluation.
Program Director: Robert Sidlow, MD, MBA