Meghan C. Thompson

Meghan C. Thompson, MD

Leukemia Specialist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Leukemia
  • Blood, bone marrow, and hematologic cancers and conditions
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)

My Specialties

  • Clinical trials
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Dr. Thompson's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a medical oncologist specializing in the care for patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), Richter Transformation, lymphoproliferative disorders, and other leukemias. It is my honor to partner with patients and their families to formulate a personalized care plan based on their cancer biology, medical history, and individual goals. I am passionate about educating patients and their families on their diagnosis and treatment options, as well as learning what is most important to each patient as they begin their care journey with me. 

At each visit, I prioritize listening to patients’ concerns and answering their questions. I value teamwork, and at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I am fortunate to work with a multidisciplinary team of medical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, radiation oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers to provide outstanding, cutting-edge cancer care.

I conduct clinical research with the goal of improving treatment outcomes and the quality of life for patients with CLL and Richter Transformation. Together with colleagues in the CLL program at MSK, I help design and lead clinical trials that investigate new interventions for patients with CLL and Richter Transformation. I also partner with laboratory scientists at MSK to understand how different therapeutic strategies impact CLL genetics, including why certain treatments do or do not work for patients in specific situations. I am proud to be part of a team of expert cancer clinicians and scientists working to provide the highest quality care to patients and ultimately, improve the lives of people with blood cancers.

What I Do at MSK

I’m a leukemia specialist, which is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating leukemia (loo-KEE-mee-uh). This cancer starts in tissue that forms blood, such as bone marrow.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Leukemia
  • Blood, bone marrow, and hematologic cancers and conditions
  • Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)
  • Richter transformation

My Specialties

  • Clinical trials
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Fellowships

  • Hematology & Medical Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Abstract Achievement Award, American Society of Hematology (2020, 2021)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Society, 2015

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Basking Ridge, NJ
New York, NY
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Colleagues

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.

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Clinical Trials

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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.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Thompson’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

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.

Meghan C. Thompson discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • AbbVie
    Professional Services and Activities
  • AstraZeneca
    Professional Services and Activities
  • BeiGene USA, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Clinical Care Options
    Professional Services and Activities
  • eScientiq Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Lilly Oncology
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Mashup Media, LLC
    Professional Services and Activities
  • MJH Life Sciences
    Professional Services and Activities
  • PeerView Institute for Medical Education (PVI)
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Phillips Group Oncology Communications, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Ultimate Opinions in Medicine LLC
    Professional Services and Activities

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This page and data include information for a specific MSK annual disclosure period (January 1, 2024 through disclosure submission in spring 2025). This data reflects interests that may or may not still exist. This data is updated annually.

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