Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki, MD, PhD
Geriatrician
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About Me
- Chief, Geriatrics Service
I am board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine and am the first Chief of the Geriatrics Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). The Geriatrics Service, established within the Department of Medicine in 2009, provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to older people with cancer.
Unlike just a few years ago, oncologists now commonly offer cancer treatment to people in their 80s and even 90s. Many patients in this age group have health conditions other than cancer that require special attention during the cancer treatment journey. As a result, they may be taking many different types of medicine and seeing multiple doctors by the time they come to MSK to pursue cancer treatment. As an internist with specialty training in geriatrics, I have expertise in treating these complex cases. I take the time to learn who each of my patients is, not just as a patient, but as a person. I listen to their concerns, answer their questions, and offer thoughtful, intuitive guidance that can help prevent avoidable complications.
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Beyond providing direct patient care, our Geriatrics Service provides a much-needed framework for investigating new approaches and cancer therapies in this growing population. We spearhead clinical research and collaborate with specialists in several areas, such as:
- Breast cancer
- Gynecologic cancers
- Bone marrow transplant
- Psychiatry
The Geriatrics Service is also an integral part of MSK’s long-established Cancer and Aging Interdisciplinary Team. This interdisciplinary group unites MSK experts across medical areas, like medical oncology and geriatric medicine. They share new clinical insights and research, all with the goal of improving the care of older patients with cancer.
A portion of my time is spent guiding and educating other health professionals locally, nationally, and internationally about:
- Risk assessment.
- Potential complications to look out for when treating older adults.
- How to best communicate with older adults and their caregivers when the patient has cognitive impairment in addition to cancer.
I am originally from Uruguay, where I obtained my MD degree. I received my PhD degree in biochemistry from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. I became interested in geriatric medicine while I was completing my postdoctoral fellowship in cancer research at the University of Rochester Medical Center in the mid-1990’s. There, I went on to complete an internal medicine residency, followed by a fellowship in geriatric medicine.
I came to MSK from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where I served as Director of Clinical Services in the Brookdale Department of Geriatrics and Adult Development. I have been exclusively dedicated to the care of older adults with cancer since 2009.
A geriatrician is a primary care doctor with special training in treating adults age 65 and older.
My Specialties
- Geriatric Medicine
Education
- MD, Universidad de la Republica (Uruguay)
- PhD, Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel)
Residencies
- University of Rochester School of Medicine
Awards and Honors
- 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
Fellowships
- University of Rochester School of Medicine
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
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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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Beatriz Korc-Grodzicki discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
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