Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, NY is nationally ranked in 4 adult and 1 pediatric specialty and rated high performing in 5 adult procedures and conditions. It is a cancer facility. It is a teaching hospital.
Overview
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK or MSKCC) is a cancer treatment and research institution in Manhattan in New York City. MSKCC is one of 72 National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.[3][4] Its main campus is located at 1275 York Avenue between 67th and 68th Streets in Manhattan.
It was formed in 1980 from the merger of the Memorial Hospital for the Treatment of Cancer and Allied Diseases, founded in 1884, and the adjacent Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, founded in 1945. The two medical entities had formally coordinated their operations since 1960.
Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
U.S. News has extensive information in each doctor’s profile to help you find the best one for you.
- Elena Abascal NP – Psychiatry
- Mohammad Abbass MD – Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Omar Abdel-Wahab MD – Oncology
Message from the Hospital
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is the world’s oldest and largest private institution devoted to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer. Founded in 1884, MSK has long been a leader in early detection, precise diagnosis, and individually tailored treatments for cancer. We continue to drive innovations as a National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, with state-of-the-art science flourishing side by side with clinical studies and treatment.
MSK is committed to patient care, education, and innovative research. The close collaboration between our scientists and physicians is one of our unique strengths, enabling us to provide patients with the best care as we work to discover more-effective strategies to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer. Our education programs train future scientists and physicians, and the knowledge and experience they gain at MSK has an impact on biomedical research and cancer treatment around the world.
Quality Rankings & Ratings
To help patients decide where to receive care, U.S. News generates hospital rankings by evaluating data on nearly 5,000 hospitals. To be nationally ranked in a specialty, a hospital must excel in caring for the sickest, most medically complex patients.
Health Equity
Health equity is the absence of unjust and avoidable differences among groups of people, regardless of social, economic, or demographic identification. U.S. News evaluates hospital performance in health equity by analyzing data on various dimensions of equity for historically underserved patients.
Contact & Location
- Address: 1275 York Avenue New York, NY 10065-6007
- Phone Number: 1-231-508-9971
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center located?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is located at 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY. Find directions at US News.
What do patients say about Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center?
US News has published patient experience ratings at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in up to 10 key categories. See ratings.
How can I find a doctor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center?
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Is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center nationally or regionally ranked?
Yes, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is ranked nationally by US News. Review their rankings and ratings at US News.
How does Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center perform in health equity?
U.S. News evaluates hospital performance in health equity by analyzing data on various dimensions of equity for historically underserved patients. See info on health equity at this hospital.
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