HealthGrades Recognized Doctors are board certified in the specialty they practice; have never had their license restricted or
revoked; are free of state or federal disciplinary actions; and are free of any malpractice claims.
Professional Interests:
Gynecologic Tumors; Breast Cancer; Brain Tumors; Soft Tissue Sarcomas; Bone Tumors; Brachytherapy; Cancer; Melanoma; Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancers; Genitourinary Cancers; Lung Cancer
Patient / Medical Philosophy
I am a board certified radiation oncologist with a broad interest within the entire field. I am particularly interested in the advantages that complex treatment planning and delivery techniques can afford patients with tumors in anatomically challenging locations. Tumors in the brain, head and neck region, lung, GI tract, prostate, and extremities often pose such a challenge. By working closely with our talented radiation physics staff, we can choose among various highly technical approaches to optimize the outcome for each patient as we endeavor to balance highly effective and safe treatments.
In my administrative capacity as the Director of Radiation Oncology in MSKCC's Regional Care Network, I work closely with my colleagues throughout the institution to ensure that all treatments, clinical techniques, and strategies are aligned across all facilities. In this way, patients who choose treatment at a regional site receive the same level of care as they would if treated at the main campus. We collaborate extensively in research protocols and continuing education programs across all sites as well.
Experience / Training
Specialty:
Radiation Oncology
(HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Karen D. Schupak, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology)
Suny At School Of Med and Biomedical Science Buffalo, NY 1984
Residency:
Mem Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Nyu Hospitals Center
Disciplinary Actions
HealthGrades has examined disciplinary actions within the last five years from the Office of Inspector General and 50 state medical boards.
HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. Karen D. Schupak, MD
as of 11/27/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Malpractice History
HealthGrades did not find any closed malpractice claims for
Dr. Karen D.
Schupak, MD
in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia.
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