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Sarah Kim, Memorial Sloan Kettering gynecologic surgeon

Sarah Kim, MD, FACOG

Gynecologic Surgeon

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Surgeon
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As a gynecologic surgeon, I specialize in the care of women with ovarian, uterine (endometrial), cervical, vulvar, and vaginal cancer. I have extensive training in minimally invasive surgical approaches, including robotic-assisted procedures, that can help patients recover faster with shorter hospital stays and less pain. I also am experienced in performing extensive open surgeries for patients with advanced and recurrent cancer.

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At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, I work closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, including radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, and pathologists, to create an individualized plan for each patient. In my practice, I see many women who are at a high risk for gynecologic cancer and would like to pursue risk-reducing surgery. Whether a patient is at risk for developing gynecologic cancer or has received a diagnosis, I am committed to providing compassionate care as we navigate diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately, survivorship.

When I am not in the clinic or the operating room, I am conducting research on biomarkers for ovarian and cervical cancer, the genetic drivers of rare gynecologic cancers, and novel therapeutic targets. Our laboratory uses cutting-edge tools to study the mechanisms of ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancer development. This information helps us to better understand how and why some cancers become resistant to treatment and discover new therapeutic targets.

I have received numerous awards for clinical excellence, surgical expertise, education, and research, including the William J. von Liebig and Sarnoff Research Foundation Fellowships, multiple teaching awards, the Robert F. Porges Honor Resident Award, and the Michael E. Burt Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence. 

I am a member of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO), the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Bellevue Obstetrics and Gynecology Society (BOGS), the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), and the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

My Role at MSK

A gynecologic (GY-neh-kuh-LAH-jik) surgeon is a doctor with special training in surgery on the female reproductive system. This includes the cervix, endometrium, fallopian tubes, ovaries, uterus, and vagina.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Ovarian Cancer
  • Uterine (Endometrial) Cancer
  • Cervical Cancer
  • Vulvar Cancer
  • Vaginal Cancer
  • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures (Laparoscopic and Robotic)
  • Fertility Sparing Surgery
  • Prevention of Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer in High-Risk Women
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Drexel University College of Medicine

Residencies

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • Michael E. Burt MD, PhD Award for Superior Clinical & Operative Skills, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2022)
  • The Foundation for Women’s Cancer Grant (2020)
  • Robert F. Porges Honor Resident Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine (2018)
  • Excellence in Teaching Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University School of Medicine (2018)
  • The Department Award for Leadership in the field of Obstetrics & Gynecology (2014)
  • The Diana J. Egan Award for Excellence in Obstetrics & Gynecology (2014)

Fellowships

  • Gynecologic Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

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

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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

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HMO, EPO

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Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

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HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

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HMO

First Health

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PPO

Healthfirst

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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

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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. Kim sees patients at two locations.

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New York, NY
Brooklyn, NY
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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Memorial Medical Care, PC, a Practice of MSK Physicians
2236 Nostrand Avenue (at the intersection of Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues) Brooklyn NY 11210
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Colleagues

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Clinical Trials

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Research and Publications

View Dr. Kim's Research

 

Kim SH, Basili T, Dopeso H, Da Cruz Paula A, Bi R, Issa Bhaloo S, Pareja F, Li Q, da Silva EM, Zhu Y, Hoang T, Selenica P, Murali R, Chan E, Wu M, Derakhshan F, Maroldi A, Hanlon E, Ferreira CG, Lapa E Silva JR, Abu-Rustum NR, Zamarin D, Chandarlapaty S, Matrai C, Yoon JY, Reis-Filho JS, Park KJ, Weigelt B. Recurrent WWTR1 S89W mutations and Hippo pathway deregulation in clear cell carcinomas of the cervix. J Pathol. 2022 Aug;257(5):635-649. doi: 10.1002/path.5910. Epub 2022 May 20. PMID: 35411948.

Kim SH, Da Cruz Paula A, Basili T, Dopeso H, Bi R, Pareja F, da Silva EM, Gularte-Mérida R, Sun Z, Fujisawa S, Smith CG, Ferrando L, Martins Sebastião AP, Bykov Y, Li A, Silveira C, Ashley CW, Stylianou A, Selenica P, Samore WR, Jungbluth AA, Zamarin D, Abu-Rustum NR, Helin K, Soslow RA, Reis-Filho JS, Oliva E, Weigelt B. Identification of recurrent FHL2-GLI2 oncogenic fusion in sclerosing stromal tumors of the ovary. Nat Commun. 2020 Jan 2;11(1):44. doi: 10.1038/s41467-019-13806-x. PMID: 31896750; PMCID: PMC6940380.

Da Cruz Paula A, da Silva EM, Segura SE, Pareja F, Bi R, Selenica P, Kim SH, Ferrando L, Vahdatinia M, Soslow RA, Vidal A, Gatius S, Przybycin CG, Abu-Rustum NR, Matias-Guiu X, Rubin BP, Reis-Filho JS, DeLair DF, Weigelt B. Genomic profiling of primary and recurrent adult granulosa cell tumors of the ovary. Mod Pathol. 2020 Aug;33(8):1606-1617. doi: 10.1038/s41379-020-0514-3. Epub 2020 Mar 12. PMID: 32203090; PMCID: PMC7390666.

Publications on PubMed

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

Sarah Kim discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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