Raphael Steiner, MD
Lymphoma Specialist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma
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About Me
- Associate Attending Physician
I am a medical oncologist who cares for people with Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, as well as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). My role is to individualize treatment for each patient.
This includes offering cutting-edge advances, such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and cellular therapy to people with these blood cancers. I work in close collaboration with my colleagues across medical specialties at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), like radiation oncology, bone marrow transplantation, and cellular therapy. We ensure that every person in our care receives a personalized care plan aimed at getting them the best possible outcome.
As a lymphoma specialist, I have the highest honor of being able to care for people and make a difference in their lives during their greatest time of need. I am here to help you through this disease, and I will do everything I can to support you and your family every step of the way.
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My journey to patient care started in Switzerland, where I grew up, attended medical school, and did a residency in internal medicine/family practice, followed by a fellowship in medical oncology. I came to the United States in 2016 for a lymphoma/myeloma fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where I was appointed to a faculty position in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma. Since 2023, I have had the honor of working as an Associate Attending Physician on the Lymphoma Service at MSK.
For the past few years, I have concentrated my research on rare, aggressive (fast-growing) non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphomas, which represent an area of unmet need in the oncology space. By integrating immunotherapy with research on markers that can predict response to it, I am dedicated to improving patient outcomes, reducing the risk for side effects, and individualizing lymphoma treatments.
A lymphoma specialist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating lymphoma.
My Specialties
- Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma
- Gray Zone Lymphoma
- Nodular Lymphocyte Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- AIDS-Related Cancers
- Waldenström’s Macroglobulinemia
- CAR T-Cell Therapy
Education
- MD, University of Lausanne
Residencies
- Internal Medicine/Family Practice, Zurich University Hospital
Awards and Honors
- Top 1% of providers nationally ranked by patients for their delivery of care, CGCAHPS (2022)
- Scholar of the Leading Clinical Research Faculty Course, MD Anderson Cancer Center (2021)
- Zero Hero (no EHR open encounter, December 2020, December 2022), DoCM State of the Division, MD Anderson Cancer Center (2020-2023)
- Scholar of Lymphoma Clinical Research Mentoring Program, Lymphoma Research Foundation (2020)
- Top Speed EHR Closing Encounters, DoCM State of the Division MD Anderson Cancer Center (2020)
- Examination in Medicine final boards insigni cum laude, Lausanne University (2006)
- Erasmus-Socrates European Union Grant, European Union (2003)
Fellowships
- Medical Oncology, Zurich University Hospital
- Lymphoma/Myeloma, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- General Internal Medicine (Swiss Medical Association)
- Medical Oncology (Swiss Medical Association)
Insurance Information
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Contact and Location
Dr. Steiner 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. Steiner
- A Phase 2 Study Comparing Rituximab and Mosunetuzumab Immunotherapy in People with Nodular Lymphocyte-Predominant Hodgkin Lymphoma
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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