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, 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 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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