Meet Your Skin Cancer Team

Benefit from the most advanced care for skin cancer at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center in the Bronx. Here you can expect the latest treatments, guidance and support. Our expert team includes hematologists, oncologists, and other cancer specialists. You’ll receive a treatment plan tailored to your needs and best care available for skin cancers, melanomas, and Merkel cell carcinomas. We’ll focus on what all cancer patients need most—healing and hope.

Team Leaders

Our experienced specialists direct our skin cancer team. They ensure you receive the most effective and safe treatments for your cancer. 

Katia T. Papalezova, MD

Katia T. Papalezova, MD

Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery

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Nitin Ohri, MD

Nitin Ohri, MD

Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology

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Team Members

Our team offers well-rounded, whole-person care. Together we help you have the best outcomes. And we’ll provide the best possible quality of life during and after your treatment.

David H. Ciocon, MD

David H. Ciocon, MD

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Evan S. Garfein, MD

Evan S. Garfein, MD

Chief, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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Lutritia James , Patient Navigator

Lutritia James , Patient Navigator

Susan D. Klugman, MD

Susan D. Klugman, MD

Director, Reproductive and Medical Genetics

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Beth N. McLellan, MD

Beth N. McLellan, MD

Chief, Dermatology

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Stuart H. Packer, MD

Stuart H. Packer, MD

Clinical Director, Medical Oncology Service, Weiler Campus

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Yvonne Saenger, MD

Yvonne Saenger, MD

Co-Leader, Cancer Therapeutics, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Johnny C. Yap, MD

Johnny C. Yap, MD

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