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My career in medicine was not originally a choice—I rebelled when my mother made that decision for me. However, my rebellion was short lived because mother did know best. Medicine combined my love for science with my interest in improving the human condition. Oncology and hematology were a natural progression for me and the subspecialty of breast oncology called to me as a woman. Every day brings new experiences that keep my scientific interest alive and provide me the chance to make a difference in people’s lives.

I am a board-certified hematologist and oncologist, but my practice, part of Perlmutter Cancer Center, largely consists of patients with varying stages of breast cancer. I also see and counsel women with benign but high-risk breast disease, regarding options to lower their risk.

I never assume I know everything about an individual just because I am qualified to treat his or her cancer. Every patient has a unique condition and it is my responsibility to identify the nuances and deliver the best possible care. It takes a highly qualified team that works closely together to deliver the right treatment to each patient. My team knows that treatment exceeds the delivery of medication, and that the impact of a cancer diagnosis can last a lifetime.

As chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at ��ɫtv Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center—Sunset Park, I lead a team of medical oncologists and other specialists that provide a full range of diagnostic services, treatments, and support programs for all types of cancer.