Aaron M Praiss, MD
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
- Gynecologic cancers and conditions
- Uterine cancers and conditions
- Ovarian cancers and conditions
My Specialties
- Cytoreductive surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic surgery
Get to Know Me
As a gynecologic surgeon, I have special training in the surgical treatment for people with different types of gynecologic cancers. This includes:
- Ovarian cancer
- Uterine (endometrial) cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Vulvar or vaginal cancer
I am experienced in performing a variety of surgeries to treat gynecologic cancers. This includes minimally invasive approaches like laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery, that help us more precisely remove cancer with shorter recovery times. I often perform these procedures with sentinel lymph node mapping. This process allows us to take out only select lymph nodes, leading to a decreased risk for side effects while still obtaining important information that affects treatment decisions.
I also perform open surgeries, including extensive cytoreductive surgery, for all gynecologic cancers. We use cytoreductive surgery to remove as much cancerous tissue in a person’s abdomen as possible, in one procedure.
Every cancer journey is unique, and the surgical treatment needed for gynecologic cancers is different for each person. I take deep pride in providing compassionate care that is tailored to each person’s needs and which is based on actual data.
At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I see patients at MSK Commack and MSK Nassau locations on Long Island. I perform surgery at Memorial Hospital and at the Josie Robertson Surgery Center in Manhattan.
At every step of the way, you will be part of an excellent team at MSK that includes surgeons, nurses, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, operating room staff, and more.
I have a strong interest in further developing surgical techniques to improve our ability to treat advanced ovarian cancer. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a technique that bathes the inside lining of the abdomen with heated chemotherapy after surgery to treat microscopic ovarian cancer. I have participated in clinical trials using HIPEC, presented our research at national and international meetings, and hope to further understand how HIPEC can be used to treat patients with advanced ovarian cancer.
Outside of work, I enjoy exploring Manhattan with my husband and our dog. I play the violin, and as classically trained musicians, my husband and I love seeing concerts and Broadway shows. I am also running the New York City Marathon as part of Fred’s Team to raise money for cancer research at MSK. If you would like to donate or learn more about Fred’s Team, please visit my page.
I'm a gynecologic (GY-neh-kuh-LAH-jik) surgeon, which is a doctor with special training in surgery on the female reproductive system. This includes the cervix, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, and vagina.
- Assistant Attending Surgeon
Conditions I Treat
- Gynecologic cancers and conditions
- Uterine cancers and conditions
- Ovarian cancers and conditions
- Cervical cancers and conditions
- Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD)
My Specialties
- Cytoreductive surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Fertility-sparing surgery
- Cancer prevention in high-risk patients
Education
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residencies
- Obstetrics and Gynecology, NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Fellowships
- Gynecologic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Awards and Honors
- Parnes Fellow, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2021)
- Resident Physician of the Year Award, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (2018)
- Gold Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (2018)
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (2018)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Society, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2016)
- Gold Humanism Honors Society, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2016)
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Contact and Location
Dr. Praiss sees patients at four locations.
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Clinical Trials
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Search clinical trialsResearch and Publications
- Praiss AM, Moukarzel LA, Zhu Y, Longhini ALF, Derakhshan F, Hoang T, Pesci G, Green H, Ozsoy MA, Hanlon E, Kahn R, Brodeur MN, Sia T, Abu-Rustum NR, Gardner G, Roche KL, Sonoda Y, Zivanovic O, Chi DS, Merghoub T, Gardner R, Weigelt B, Zamarin D. Evolution of tumor stress response during cytoreductive surgery for ovarian cancer. iScience. 2025 Mar 28;28(5):112317. PMID: 40256326; PMCID: PMC12008711.
- Liu YL, Praiss AM, Chiang S, Devereaux K, Huang J, Rizzuto G, Al-Rawi D, Weigelt B, Jewell E, Abu-Rustum NR, Aghajanian C. Gestational trophoblastic neoplasm: Patient outcomes and clinical pearls from a multidisciplinary referral center. Gynecol Oncol. 2025 Jan;192:171-177. Epub 2024 Dec 13. PMID: 39674133; PMCID: PMC11761376.
- Praiss AM, Marra A, Zhou Q, Rios-Doria E, Momeni-Boroujeni A, Iasonos A, Selenica P, Brown DN, Aghajanian C, Abu-Rustum NR, Ellenson LH, Weigelt B. TERT promoter mutations and gene amplification in endometrial cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 2023 Dec;179:16-23. Epub 2023 Oct 25. PMID: 37890416; PMCID: PMC10841990.
- Praiss AM, White C, Iasonos A, Selenica P, Zivanovic O, Chi DS, Abu-Rustum NR, Weigelt B, Aghajanian C, Girshman J, Park KJ, Grisham RN. Mesonephric and mesonephric-like adenocarcinomas of gynecologic origin: A single-center experience with molecular characterization, treatment, and oncologic outcomes. Gynecol Oncol. 2024 Mar;182:32-38. Epub 2024 Jan 20. PMID: 38246044; PMCID: PMC10960687.
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