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Meghan C. Thompson

Meghan C. Thompson, MD

Leukemia Specialist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
  • Richter Transformation
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders
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Dr. Thompson's Office Information
Languages: English

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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Physician
Get To Know Me

I am a medical oncologist specializing in the care for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Richter Transformation, lymphoproliferative disorders, and other leukemias. It is my honor to partner with patients and their families to formulate a personalized care plan based on their cancer biology, medical history, and individual goals. I am passionate about educating patients and their families on their diagnosis and treatment options, as well as learning what is most important to each patient as they begin their care journey with me. 

At each visit, I prioritize listening to patients’ concerns and answering their questions. I value teamwork, and at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I am fortunate to work with a multidisciplinary team of medical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers to provide outstanding, cutting-edge cancer care.

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I conduct clinical research with the goal of improving treatment outcomes and the quality of life for patients with CLL and Richter Transformation. Together with colleagues in the CLL program at MSK, I help design and lead clinical trials that investigate new interventions for patients with CLL and Richter Transformation. I also partner with laboratory scientists at MSK to understand how different therapeutic strategies impact CLL genetics, including why certain treatments do or do not work for patients in specific situations. I am proud to be part of a team of expert cancer clinicians and scientists working to provide the highest quality care to patients and ultimately, improve the lives of people with blood cancers.

My Role at MSK

A leukemia specialist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating leukemia.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
  • Richter Transformation
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Awards and Honors

  • Abstract Achievement Award, American Society of Hematology (2020, 2021)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Society, 2015

Fellowships

  • Hematology & Medical Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

Insurance Information

Understanding your insurance options is an important part of managing your cancer care. We have relationships with many common healthcare providers and plans.

Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

Blue Cross Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

MSK has a tentative agreement with Cigna to continue coverage in 2024.

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Thompson sees patients at two locations.

Office Phone
Location
Basking Ridge, NJ
New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge
136 Mountain View Boulevard Basking Ridge NJ 07920
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David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021
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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.

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Clinical Trials

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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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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Thompson’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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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Meghan C. Thompson discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • AstraZeneca
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Brazilian Association of Hematology, Hemotherapy and Cellular Therapy (ABHH)
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Curio Science LLC
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Dava Oncology
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Loxo Oncology
    Professional Services and Activities
  • MJH Life Sciences
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Massachusetts Medical Society
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Phillips Group Oncology Communications
    Professional Services and Activities
  • VJHemOnc
    Professional Services and Activities

If you’re a patient at MSK and would like more information about your doctor’s external relationships, please talk with your doctor.

The information published here is for a specific annual disclosure period. There may be differences between information on this and other public sites as a result of different reporting periods and/or the various ways relationships and financial interests are categorized by organizations that publish such data.

This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2022 through disclosure submission in spring 2023). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

Learn more about MSK’s COI policies here. For questions regarding MSK’s COI-related policies and procedures, email MSK’s Compliance Office at [email protected].


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