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Biography: Dr. Furman is Director of the CLL Research Center at Weill Cornell Medicineand a member of the Lymphoma/Myeloma Service in the Division of Hematology/Oncology. His area of focus is on the development of non-chemotherapeutic approaches to treating CLL, and has played an integral part in the development of ibrutinib and idelalisib.For More Videos, please see below:Lymphoma Cancer Treatment NY - Weill Cornell

Care Philosophy: One of the most gratifying aspects of practicing at Weill Cornell has been the close collaborations with talented clinicians and scientists in the diagnosis and management of complex blood disorders. In my new role, I look forward to providing the same personal care to my patients utilizing the latest diagnostic tools and therapeutic modalities to improve patient outcomes.

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Care Philosophy: Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with a physician office that they are still a participating provider.

Biography: Dr. Salvatore Caruana is the Director of the Division of Head and Neck Surgery in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. He is a widely respected head and neck surgeon in the forefront of the surgical treatment of tumors of the mouth pharynx, larynx and sinuses, parathyroid surgery, thyroid gland, and salivary glands. He is a pioneer in laser microsurgery for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. Dr. Caruana is an Associate Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Caruana graduated cum laude from the University of Buffalo and completed his Doctor of Medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. His general surgery training at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center was followed by a residency in Otolaryngology at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then completed an NIH funded two-and-a-half-year fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Caruana's peer-reviewed research has included work centering upon the biological nature of several head and neck cancers and on the role of viruses in malignancies of the paranasal sinuses.

Biography: Dr. Henry Lee is Associate Attending Physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Associate Professor of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College.Dr. Lee's practice focuses on medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. He has a broad interest in medical dermatology but pursues a particular interest in autoimmune cutaneous disorders and collagen vascular disorders. He also maintains an active interest in aesthetic dermatology, including,lasers andBotox. Dr. Lee provides laser therapy for the treatment of broken blood vessels (telangiectasias), age/sun spots and hair removal.Dr. Henry Lee received his Bachelor of Science in Biology with a concentration in Anthropology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He pursued his medical studies at Tufts University School of Medicine, where he received an MD-PhD degree. Dr. Lee's PhD research concentrated on cell cycle programming and survival pathways of quiescent lymphocytes.Dr. Lee completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the UCLA - VA Greater Los Angeles program. He completed his residency in Dermatology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he was awarded the Distinguished House Staff Award. During his residency he published papers and a book chapter on autoimmune cutaneous disorders.

Biography: Dr. William Derosa, DO is an Oncology Specialist who practices in Livingston, NJ. He is 72 years old and has been practicing for 45 years. Dr. William Derosa, DO is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: After developing an interest in fighting cancer in medical school, I was fortunate to work with and learn from leadersin the field of genitourinary oncology during internship, residency, and fellowship training. I feel fortunate to have joined the faculty at Weill Cornell to work with renowned mentors and colleagues in both medical oncology and urology. Together I am confident we will make progress towards increasing the cure rate and decreasing suffering from these diseases.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Shah and the Gastrointestinal Oncology group are committed to providing excellent and personalized care for you and your loved ones. We would welcome the opportunity to take part in your care, whether it involves primary management or for consultation in conjunction with your treating physicians. Ensuring you are receiving the best and most comprehensive treatment for your malignancy is our aim. Please feel free to contact us for an appointment, or have your physician contact us to discuss your care.

Biography: Pinkal Desai MD, MPH is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and Assistant Attending Physician at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital.After obtaining her MBBS at Byramjeejeebhoy Medical College in India in 2005, Dr. Desai obtained an MPH at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public Health. Following her residency at Wayne State University, Detroit Medical Center, she underwent fellowship training in Hematology-Medical Oncology at Providence Hospital Medical Center, serving as Chief Fellow from 2012-2013. Dr. Desai was recruited to serve in our Leukemia Program to develop a clinical practice devoted to leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). She will be developing clinical and translational research protocols and projects in the areas of leukemia, MDS and MPN.Dr. Desai is published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers Prevention and International Journal of Molecular Epidemiology and Genetics. She is the lead author and co-author on numerous WHI (Women's Health Initiative) paper proposals and has presented abstracts at national meetings. She is a member of American Society of Hematology (ASH) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and has served on the ASCO University Committee.