Varun Narendra, MD, PhD
Leukemia Specialist
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Areas of Expertise
My Specialties
- Acute and Chronic Leukemias
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
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About Me
- Assistant Attending Physician
I am a medical oncologist who cares for people with acute and chronic leukemias.
When I first meet with patients and their caregivers, they often have many questions about their diagnosis and how treatment will impact their recovery outlook and quality of life. I take the time to answer their questions, address their concerns, and help them understand their treatment options. My goal is to help my patients feel well-informed and supported throughout their cancer experience.
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As part of the Leukemia Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I work closely with an experienced and skilled team of doctors, nurses, and support staff to provide compassionate, cutting-edge care. We personalize treatment plans to offer the best possible outcome for each patient, based on their specific needs.
In addition to taking care of patients, I also perform basic science research in the laboratory, where I study how blood cancers form. My colleagues and I aim to use discoveries in the lab to develop new treatments that will ultimately improve the lives of people with blood cancers.
A leukemia specialist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating leukemia.
My Specialties
- Acute and Chronic Leukemias
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPNs)
Education
- MD, New York University School of Medicine
- PhD, New York University School of Medicine
Residencies
- Internal Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University
Awards and Honors
- K12 Paul Calabresi Career Development Award, NIH/MSK (2022-2025)
- MDS Young Investigator Award, Edward P. Evans Foundation (2022-2024)
- Young Investigator Award, Conquer Cancer, the ASCO Foundation (2022)
- T32 Investigational Cancer Therapeutics Training Program Fellow, National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2020-2022)
Fellowships
- Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
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
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO
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EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
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EPO
In Network Coverage Type
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
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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
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