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Catherine Oberg

Catherine Oberg, MD

Interventional Pulmonologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Lung nodules
  • Lung metastases

My Specialties

  • Robotic bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Complex airway management
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Dr. Oberg's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I’m an interventional pulmonologist who sees people with all types of lung or pleural diseases, both cancerous and non-cancerous. I regularly see patients with all types of cancer, especially lung cancer, and for problems such as airway obstructions or fluid buildup around the lung.

I have special training in procedures related to both diagnosis and treatment using minimally invasive and robotic techniques. I am an expert in the following types of procedures:

  • Endobronchial ultrasound, which is a minimally invasive procedure that help us biopsy lymph nodes and lung nodules.
  • Robotic bronchoscopy, which is a technique used to look at the airways or lung nodules using a small, robotic camera attached to a thin tube passed through the mouth.
  • Rigid bronchoscopy, which is a technique paired with other therapies and is used to treat airway obstructions.
  • Cryobiopsy, a minimally invasive biopsy procedure that uses a cryoprobe to freeze and test lung tissue from nodules or lymph nodes.
  • Medical thoracoscopy (pleuroscopy), a procedure that helps your doctor look inside your pleural or chest cavity using a thin tube with a camera attached.
  • Pleural catheter placement which uses a small, flexible tube to drain fluid from the pleural space in the chest.
  • Pleurodesis, a procedure that seals the space between the lung and the chest wall to prevent fluid buildup.
  • Tracheostomy, a surgical procedure in which an opening is created in the neck to directly access the trachea (windpipe) to help a person breathe.
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I became a doctor because I was interested in science and anatomy. I was drawn to interventional pulmonology because I enjoy performing procedures and having a tangible, immediate way to help people feel better.

When I meet with a patient, I take the time to give them all the information they need, and discuss their options, risks, and benefits. I also take the time to listen to their goals and preferences for treatment. I always aim to find the least invasive approach possible.

I published the first research paper on robotic cryobiopsy for lung nodules which looked at the benefits of using this technique for biopsies with superior diagnostic results compared to traditional biopsy methods. Robotic cryobiopsy has now become popular because it can lead to earlier diagnosis and improved long-term survival for lung cancer if caught early.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and exploring New York City and its diversity of people, cultures, and cuisine. I love taking walks with my chocolate labrador in Central Park.

What I Do at MSK

I'm an interventional pulmonologist (IN-ter-VEN-shun-al pull-muh-NAHL-uh-jist) at MSK. This is a doctor with special training in treating lung problems, such as blocked airways, cancer, and tumors.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Lung nodules
  • Lung metastases
  • Pleural effusion
  • Tracheal stenosis

My Specialties

  • Robotic bronchoscopy
  • Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
  • Complex airway management
  • Pleural catheter
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Endobronchial valves
  • Percutaneous tracheostomy
  • Lung cancer screening
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine, University of Southern California

Fellowships

  • Interventional Pulmonology, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)-Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Harvard
  • Chief Fellow, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Board Certifications

  • Interventional Pulmonology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Diseases
  • Internal Medicine

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

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Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

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Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Oberg sees patients at one location.

Fax: 646-227-7272
Location
New York, NY
David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Oberg’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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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Catherine Oberg discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Cook Medical
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Intuitive Surgical Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Medtronic
    Professional Services and Activities

If you’re a patient at MSK and would like more information about your doctor’s external relationships, please talk with your doctor.

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This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2023 through disclosure submission in spring 2024). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

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