Summary

I am a board-certified medical oncologist with clinical and research interests in the field of gastrointestinal malignancies. My clinical practice includes care of patients with gastrointestinal cancers, neuroendocrine tumors, and cancers of unknown primary site. I am an attending physician on the Gastrointestinal Oncology Service, which I was privileged to lead as Chief from 1991 to 2011. I also serve on Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Research Council, which oversees our clinical research portfolio, among other committees.

Office Location

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 54 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 23 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David Paul Kelsen

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. David Paul Kelsen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David Paul Kelsen has the following 23 areas of expertise

  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Carcinoma
  • Chemotherapy
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Diarrhea
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Gallbladder Cancer
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Merkel Cell Carcinoma
  • Metastasis
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Neutropenia
  • Oncologist
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Unknown Primary Neoplasms

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center1978

Residency

Temple University Hospital1976

Medical School

Hahnemann Medical CollegeGraduated in 1972

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. David Paul Kelsen affiliated with?
Dr. David Paul Kelsen is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Where is Dr. David Paul Kelsen's office located?
Dr. David Paul Kelsen's office is located at 160 E 53rd St, New York, NY, 10022.
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