Alissa J. Cooper, MD
Thoracic Oncologist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Lung Cancer
- Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
- Clinical Trials
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of lung cancer. In concert with a team of experts across medical specialties, like surgery and radiation oncology, I work with patients to create treatment plans tailored not only to the specific needs of their disease, but also to their goals and preferences for care.
When patients meet with me, I want them to feel heard and reassured that I will be there to support them each step the way. My MSK colleagues and I are attuned to the diverse ways in which a cancer diagnosis can impact a person’s life. Partnering with our patients to identify the treatment path that is right for them is our mission.
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To that end, we are always hoping to improve upon the treatment options currently available for lung cancer. I have held a long-standing interest in improving patient outcomes through clinical research, with an emphasis on biomarkers as indicators of treatment response and resistance. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I lead clinical trials of novel therapeutics and combination treatment strategies. I collaborate with MSK’s laboratory-based researchers to investigate how and why new treatment regimens work in lung cancer. Ultimately, my goal as a clinician and researcher is to advance knowledge in the field of lung cancer for the benefit of current and future patients.
A thoracic oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in thoracic (thor-A-sik) cancers. These are cancers that have to do with the chest, including lung, tracheal (windpipe), and thymic (thymus) cancers.
My Specialties
- Lung Cancer
- Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer
- Clinical Trials
- Novel Therapeutics
Education
- MD, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residencies
- Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Awards and Honors
- Targeted Therapies of Lung Cancer Education Award, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, (2022, 2023)
- Chief Fellow, Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Mass General Brigham Fellowship Program (2022-2023)
Fellowships
- Hematology/Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Mass General Brigham, Harvard Medical School
Insurance Information
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS
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PPO, POS, HMO
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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PPO
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HMO, EPO
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EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
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EPO
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EPO
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Federal Government
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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State Government
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Contact and Location
Dr. Cooper sees patients at two locations.
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Colleagues
Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials Investigated by Dr. Cooper
- A Phase 3 Study of Tarlatamab Versus Standard Treatment in People With Small Cell Lung Cancer That Came Back After Platinum-Based Initial Chemotherapy
- A Phase I/II Study of HPN328 Immunotherapy in People with Cancer That Makes the DLL3 Protein
- A Phase III Study of Pembrolizumab Immunotherapy plus Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy Followed by Pembrolizumab with or without Olaparib, Compared to Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy Alone in People with Newly Diagnosed Untreated Limited-Stage Small…
- Clinical Trials Co-Investigated by Dr. Cooper
- A Phase 2 Study of Tislelizumab in Combination With Other Drugs in People With Advanced Lung Cancer
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Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.
You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.
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Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Cooper’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
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