Ian L. Hao, MD
Supportive Care Physician
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a supportive care physician with a background in family medicine and palliative care (also called “supportive care”) who specializes in easing pain, nausea, fatigue, and other symptoms related to cancer and its treatment. I work closely with my oncology colleagues and the nurses, social workers, and chaplains at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to provide thoughtful, team-based care.
I want to help my patients achieve the best quality of life possible regardless of the stage of their illness. I recognize that this means addressing not just the physical, but also the psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs during incredibly difficult periods.
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My inspiration to work closely with patients with cancer and their families comes from watching my father’s own struggle with metastatic cancer in his early 40s. Having seen the effects of cancer so close to home, I strive to provide the same level of medical care to my patients that I would for a family member. I am always guided by my patient’s own goals and aim to meet individuals and their families where they are, throughout the different phases of treatment.
In additional to my clinical work, I enjoy helping to train the next generation of supportive care providers with an emphasis on communication and compassionate care.
A supportive care physician is a doctor with special training in care that supports people with cancer. They help improve quality of life and manage the symptoms and side effects of cancer and its treatment.
My Specialties
- Pain and Symptom Management
- Palliative Medicine
Education
- MD, Meharry Medical College
Residencies
- Family Medicine, Charles Drew University
Fellowships
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine
Insurance Information
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HMO, PPO
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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. Hao 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
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.
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