Savitri P. Skandan, MD

Associate Chief, Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology (LVH-M)

Hematology/Medical Oncology

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Specialties
Hematology/Medical Oncology
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Area of focus ?
Breast cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Lung cancer, Colon Cancers
LVHN Affiliates
Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute
Languages spoken
English, Hindi, Tamil

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About Dr. Skandan

Philosophy of care

I want to help my patients enjoy life. I'm a person who cares about them as people, not just as patients. 

Also, I am a member of the breast cancer multidisciplinary consultation team. Together we review your diagnostic information and give you a written opinion reflecting the scope of your condition and recommendations for your best course of care. 

Why I entered medicine

As a child growing up in New Delhi, I always wanted to help people. I thought being a doctor was the best way to help. Both of my sisters became physicians too.

Personal interests

I enjoy listening to music, reading and spending time with my daughter.

Education

Medical Training
Lady Hardinge Medical College, MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, 1993

Training

Residency 1996
Internal Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY

Residency 1997
Internal Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY

Residency 1998
Internal Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY

Fellowship 1999
Hematology/Oncology, Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center, Jamaica, NY

Fellowship 2000
Hematology/Oncology, Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center, Jamaica, NY

Fellowship 2001
Hematology/Oncology, Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center, Jamaica, NY

Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology

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