
Savitri P. Skandan, MD
Associate Chief, Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology (LVH-M)
Hematology/Medical Oncology
LVPG Cliniciani
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
Conditions Treated
Services Offered
- Biological Therapy
- Bone Marrow Evaluation
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
- Cancer Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Hematology
- Immunotherapy
- Infusions for Cancer
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Oncology
- Patient Blood Management Program
- Precision Medicine
- Biological Therapy
- Bone Marrow Evaluation
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Cancer Research and Clinical Trials
- Cancer Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Hematology
- Immunotherapy
- Infusions for Cancer
- Intrathecal Chemotherapy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Oncology
- Patient Blood Management Program
- Precision Medicine
- Second Opinion Service for Cancer
- Targeted Therapy
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Women’s Cancer Care
Comments
"Dr. Savitri Skandan is the best! She did some extra research to help me find out what was causing some extra side effects of bruising on my arms and it was very helpful in helping to reduce the problem. I would highly recommend her!"
"I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Skandan. I feel blessed to have her as my Doctor."
"I am 19 years cancer free thanks to Dr. Skandan and LVHN. You are the best!!"