Meet Rohit Thummalapalli: Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist at MSK

Dr. Rohit Thummalapalli cares for people with gastrointestinal cancers, including bile duct, liver, pancreatic, and colon cancers, at MSK in Manhattan and MSK Bergen.
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 Dr. Rohit Thummalapalli

Rohit Thummalapalli, MD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Liver cancer and conditions
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Dr. Thummalapalli's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a board-certified medical oncologist who specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers including:

 

My main goal is to provide exceptional and evidence-based care for people with these diseases. In addition, as a clinical investigator, I lead research efforts to develop new therapies for people with neuroendocrine, bile duct, and other gastrointestinal cancers, including clinical trials of new targeted therapies and immunotherapies.

My interest in cancer biology and genetics motivated me to pursue a career in gastrointestinal medical oncology. Through my medical training, I have developed experience in both laboratory-based and clinical research. These experiences help me develop individual treatment plans for my patients based on the molecular biology of their disease, as well as new clinical trials for people with gastrointestinal cancers.

It is an incredible privilege to take care of people diagnosed with cancer, often one of the more difficult times of their lives. I strive to make treatment decisions together with my patients, and then walk with them each step of the way through diagnosis and treatment. I work closely with a team of specialists including surgeons, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, and nuclear medicine specialists who specialize in gastrointestinal cancers to provide personalized care to my patients.

 

What I Do at MSK

I'm a gastrointestinal (GAS-troh-in-TES-tih-nul) medical oncologist, which is a cancer doctor who specializes in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. This includes anal, colorectal, esophageal, gastric (stomach), liver, and pancreatic cancers. We also treat GI stromal tumors and neuroendocrine tumors.

  • Assistant Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Gallbladder cancer
  • Liver cancer and conditions
  • Colon cancer
  • Rectal cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Harvard Medical School

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Fellowships

  • Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024)
  • Young Investigator Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology Conquer Cancer Foundation (2023)
  • ASCO/AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research Workshop (2023)

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Contact and Location

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New York, NY
Montvale, NJ
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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225 Summit Avenue Montvale NJ 07645
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Research and Publications

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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.

Rohit Thummalapalli discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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