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Savitri P. Skandan, MD

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

Hematology/Medical Oncology

977 Ratings

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Overview

Area of focus i

Breast cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Lung cancer
Colon Cancers

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

Publications & Clinical Trials

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Ratings & Reviews

4.87 out of 5 — 977 Ratings

Explains (929)4.88
Listens (959)4.88
Knows Medical History (955)4.84
Patient Rating of Doctor (926)4.92
Trust Provider (954)4.91
Gave Enough Information (33)4.8
Timely Manner (0)0

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Comments

"I feel very confident in the care I am getting ."

Jan 17, 2025

"Always LVHN Muhlenberg!"

Jan 15, 2025

"Dr. Skandan is always courteous and very nice. She was this time also. She always explains anything I don't understand."

Jan 3, 2025