Savitri P. Skandan, MD

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

Hematology/Medical Oncology

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Overview

Area of focus i

  • Breast cancer
  • Gynecological Malignancy

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Tamil

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About

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. A cancer diagnosis can be a roller coaster for patients; being there for them gives me intense satisfaction and happiness. 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

I always wanted to help and take care of others. I felt that being a physician would give me that opportunity. So, I wanted to be a physician right from childhood.

Community involvement

I am involved with raising awareness of cancer, especially cancer screening in the community.

Personal interests

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

Education

Medical School
 Lady Hardinge Medical College, Foreign - Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), 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 Medical Center-Jamaica, NY, Jamaica, NY

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

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

Certifications

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

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