Katherine Gray, MD
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
- Lung cancer
- Lung metastases
- Esophageal cancers and conditions
My Specialties
- Robotic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
Get to Know Me
I am a surgeon who specializes in treating cancers of the chest, including the:
I believe that my role is to help guide patients through all stages of the disease process. This can mean:
- Helping patients understand their treatment options
- Performing minimally invasive/incisionless biopsies
- Operating to remove cancer and
- Caring for patients through recovery and beyond
I understand that each person who comes to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center has a unique situation. My priority is providing safe, individualized care for every patient. I perform most of my procedures robotically, including robotic lung resection and robotic esophagectomy. Robotic surgery has revolutionized the field of cancer surgery by decreasing pain after surgery and shortening recovery time, helping patients get on their feet and back to their lives sooner. I am dedicated to providing my patients with state-of-the-art care and also perform robotic bronchoscopy and advanced endoscopic procedures. In addition to training in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, I have extensive training in using groundbreaking treatments, such as immunotherapy, to care for people with cancer. I chose to become a cancer specialist because of the relationships I have with my patients. Surgery is often just one part of a successful treatment plan for cancer, and I enjoy developing years-long relationships with my patients through treatment and recovery. My research interests include using the latest techniques to help understand which patients will benefit from which treatment. I also study the pathway through which esophageal cancer develops, so we can better understand what drives this disease. Outside of work, I enjoy cooking and exploring New York City with my daughter and husband.
I'm a thoracic (thor-A-sik) surgeon. This is a doctor with special training in surgery for the chest, lungs, airway, esophagus (swallowing tube), and thymus. They’re also known as a chest surgeon.
- Assistant Attending Physician
Conditions I Treat
- Lung cancer
- Lung metastases
- Esophageal cancers and conditions
- Thymic carcinoma
- Thymoma
My Specialties
- Robotic surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS)
- Immunotherapy
- Robotic bronchoscopy
Education
- MD, Duke University School of Medicine
Residencies
- General Surgery, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Fellowships
- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Research Fellowship, Weill Cornell Medical College
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
Insurance Information
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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PPO
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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PPO, HMO
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HMO, PPO
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HMO
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HMO, PPO
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS
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Supplemental
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PPO, POS, HMO
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POS, EPO, HMO
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State Government
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State Government
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.
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HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
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HMO
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PPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.
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HMO
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PPO EPO
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HMO
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PPO
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EPO
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EPO
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TBD
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PPO, POS, EPO
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Federal Government
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HMO
City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)
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Supplemental
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PPO/OAP
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
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Clinical Trials
Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.
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Disclosures
Members of the MSK Community 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. These activities outside of MSK further our mission, provide productive collaborations, and promote the practical application of scientific discoveries.
MSK requires doctors, faculty members, and leaders 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. Not all disclosed interests and relationships present conflicts of interest. MSK reviews all disclosed interests and relationships to assess whether a conflict of interest exists and whether formal COI management is needed.
Katherine Gray discloses the following relationships and financial interests:
No disclosures meeting criteria for time period
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