Phaedon D. Zavras, MD
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
- Breast cancers and conditions
My Specialties
- Clinical trials
- Immunotherapy
Get to Know Me
I am a board-certified medical oncologist who is an expert in the care of people with breast cancer. I see patients at the Evelyn H. Lauder Breast Center in Manhattan and at MSK Commack on Long Island.
Along with experts across different teams, including pathologists, radiologists, breast surgeons, and radiation oncologists, I aim to provide the highest quality care possible to patients. I make sure that I create treatment plans based on the needs of each patient. My goal as a breast cancer specialist is to help patients and their families navigate this journey together and ensure they receive the best treatment possible.
In my clinical practice, I provide tailored care to my patients. I believe that every patient’s story extends far beyond their diagnosis. This is why I make it a priority to understand their experiences, values, and goals. I aim to make sure that treatment decisions are not only guided by the latest advances in breast cancer research but are also aligned with what matters most to each patient and their family.
My goal for every visit is for patients to clearly understand their diagnosis and treatment options, and what lies ahead. It is a privilege to care for people during such a challenging time, and I deeply value the meaningful, lasting relationships that form as we walk this path together.
As a clinical investigator, I lead trials that examine the latest therapies for breast cancer. My research mainly focuses on improving the results of immunotherapy-based treatments for breast cancer. These are treatments that harness patients’ own immune system to fight cancer.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family, playing tennis, and traveling the world to experience new cultures and cuisines.
I'm a breast medical oncologist, which is a cancer doctor who specializes in breast cancer.
- Assistant Attending Physician
Conditions I Treat
- Breast cancers and conditions
My Specialties
- Clinical trials
- Immunotherapy
Education
- MD, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Residencies
- Internal Medicine, Jacobi Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Medical Oncology, Johns Hopkins University
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology
- Internal Medicine
Awards and Honors
- Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)/Conquer Cancer Foundation (2025)
- ASCO/AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop (2024)
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
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PPO, HMO
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HMO
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PPO
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HMO, EPO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.
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HMO
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PPO
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State Government
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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
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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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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.
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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