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MSK pediatric oncologist Maria Cancio

Maria Cancio, MD

Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Gene Therapy, Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, Sickle Cell Disease, Rare Pediatric Blood Diseases
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Associate Attending Pediatrician
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My area of passion and expertise is pediatric hematology and oncology focused on stem cell transplantation and gene therapy. As a member of the Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapies (TCT) Service, I care for children and young adults with life-threatening blood disorders including cancer, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), and non-malignant disorders such as bone marrow failure syndromes (inherited and acquired), hemoglobinopathies, immunodeficiencies, and inherited metabolic disorders.

I am currently Head of Clinical Operations for the Pediatric TCT program at MSK Kids, co-founder of the MSK Kids program for Inherited Metabolic Disorders (in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine), and Clinical Liaison with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. I also direct our Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation educational series and actively participate in local and national committees.

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In addition to caring for patients in the hospital, I conduct research that aims to advance the field of stem cell transplantation. I fulfill that commitment in my capacity as principal investigator and co-investigator of several MSK and multicenter transplant and gene therapy clinical trials being conducted in the United States and internationally. I design treatment regimens with the aim of reducing the side effects of stem cell transplantation by using less toxic chemotherapy combinations and precision dosing. In another approach, we modify donor stem cells by removing potentially harmful cells that could cause a complication called graft-versus-host disease.

I care for patients with hemoglobin disorders, such as sickle cell disease, and collaborate with other investigators to find a cure using gene therapy. I am also invested in finding ways to increase the success of transplantation and decreasing long-term effects for patients with Fanconi anemia and other bone marrow failure syndromes. Lastly, my research includes studies to reduce severe transplant-related complications, such as microangiopathy (a disorder of small blood vessels).

I take pride in listening to my patients and treating each one as an individual. I continually strive to provide excellent care that is backed by the findings of medical research and enhanced by multidisciplinary support. I find nothing more gratifying than the lifelong bonds I have with my patients and their families. Even in the most difficult situations, looking for the opportunity for a cure together is priceless.

In my spare time, I like to attend sports events with my husband and son, read, learn about other cultures, support arts, and travel with family and friends.

My Role at MSK

A pediatric hematologist-oncologist is a doctor who treats cancers and blood diseases in children, adolescents and young adults.

A bone marrow transplant specialist is a doctor with special training in bone marrow transplants.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Gene Therapy, Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes, Sickle Cell Disease, Rare Pediatric Blood Diseases
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University College Dublin

Residencies

  • Pediatrics - Johns Hopkins Hospital

Awards and Honors

  • Castle Connolly: Exceptional Women in Medicine (2024)
  • Castle Connolly: America’s Top Doctor (2024)
  • Castle Connolly: Top Hispanic & Latino Doctors (2024)
  • Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Exceptional Women in Medicine Award, Castle Connolly (2023)
  • Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)

Fellowships

  • Hematology-Oncology - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • Bone Marrow Transplant - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

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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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

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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

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

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

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Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

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

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

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. Cancio sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Cancio’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.

Maria Cancio discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Alphasights
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Atheneum
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Opinion Leader Group
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Putnam Associates
    Professional Services and Activities

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The information published here is a complement to other publicly reported data and is for a specific annual disclosure period. There may be differences between information on this and other public sites as a result of different reporting periods and/or the various ways relationships and financial interests are categorized by organizations that publish such data.

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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