Suhavi Tucker, MD
Hospitalist
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a hospitalist caring for people with all types of cancer who have been admitted to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. As a hospitalist, I care for people with medical conditions that may be related to cancer and its treatment, as well as other acute medical problems, such as:
- Complications of chemotherapy or immunotherapy
- Infection
- Kidney failure
- Heart failure
- Pain
When patients are admitted to the hospital, the hospital medicine team works with each patient’s primary oncologist to create a collaborative medical plan. I strive to support my patients in their time of greatest need by providing compassionate, safe, and patient-centered care.
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My responsibilities also include supervising and teaching resident physicians and providing clinical support to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. In addition to clinical work, I have an extensive background in improving health system performance to support more accessible, patient-centered, and equitable care. I have counseled leadership teams of national and global health organizations to transform care and advocate for patients’ needs.
In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, dancing, and spending time with my family, friends, and dog.
A hospitalist is a doctor with special training in caring for people in the hospital.
Education
- MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Residencies
- Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Insurance Information
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In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
MSK has a tentative agreement with Cigna to continue coverage in 2024.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
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Federal Government
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
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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.
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.
Search clinical trialsResearch and Publications
Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Tucker’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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