Dr. Stefanie Gerstberger

Stefanie Gerstberger, MD, PhD

Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Gastrointestinal cancers and conditions
  • Colorectal cancer and conditions
  • Liver cancer and conditions
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Dr. Gerstberger's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a gastrointestinal medical oncologist with special training in treating gastrointestinal cancers. This includes colon cancer, rectal cancer, liver cancer, bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma), and pancreatic cancer. I see patients at Memorial Hospital.

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.

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Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Gastrointestinal cancers and conditions
  • Colorectal cancer and conditions
  • Liver cancer and conditions
  • Bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Pancreatic cancer
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • PhD, Rockefeller University

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital

Fellowships

  • Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • The Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award, American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (2024)
  • American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Women in Cancer Research Award (2025)
  • Paul Calabresi K12 Career Development Award Program for Clinical Oncology, National Cancer Institute (2025)

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Contact and Location

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

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Publications on PubMed

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