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
Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery
Nitin Ohri, MD
Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
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.
Evan S. Garfein, MD
Chief, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Lutritia James , Patient Navigator
Susan D. Klugman, MD
Director, Reproductive and Medical Genetics
Beth N. McLellan, MD
Chief, Dermatology
Stuart H. Packer, MD
Clinical Director, Medical Oncology Service, Weiler Campus
Yvonne Saenger, MD
Co-Leader, Cancer Therapeutics, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center