Summary

Dr. Barbara Pro is a clinician, researcher and professor of medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, in the Division of Hematology and Oncology. As clinical director of the lymphoma program at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, Dr. Pro leads a multi-disciplinary team of lymphoma experts dedicated to translating discoveries in the lab into new and better treatments for patients.
Dr. Pro’s research and clinical practice focuses on T-cell lymphoma, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Widely recognized for her expertise in drug development for Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas, Dr. Pro leads multi-center clinical trials evaluating new targeted therapies for patients with aggressive lymphoma subtypes, which have led to FDA approvals of novel agents.
A distinguished scholar, Dr. Pro has published more than 150 peer-reviewed research articles in highly respected journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Blood, and Lancet. Prior to joining the faculty of Columbia, Dr. Pro served as the clinical director of the lymphoma program and director of the hematology and oncology fellowship program at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. She has received numerous awards and is a member of several organizations, including the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association of Cancer Research. She serves as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Lymphoma Research Foundation and Scientific Committee of the Society of Hematology Oncology.
Dr. Pro received her medical degree from the University or Rome in Italy, and completed her residency at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. She pursued her fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she began her lymphoma research under Dr. Fernando Cabanillas.  
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Office Location

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.2
  • 38 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Texas Health Science Center
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Barbara Pro

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Barbara Pro has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Barbara Pro has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • B-Cell Lymphoma (CBCL)
  • Cancer
  • Cancerous Tumor
  • Chemotherapy
  • Follicular Lymphoma
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer
  • Hodgkin Disease
  • Local Neoplasm Recurrence
  • Lymphoma
  • Metastasis
  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Oncologist
  • T-Cell Lymphoma

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Texas Health Science Center

Medical School

Universita Degli Studi Di Roma La Sapienza Facolta Di Farmacia E MedicinaGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Barbara Pro's office located?
Dr. Barbara Pro's office is located at 161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, 10032.
Which hospitals is Dr. Barbara Pro affiliated with?
Dr. Barbara Pro is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Barbara Pro?
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Does Dr. Barbara Pro accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Pro accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Barbara Pro accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Barbara Pro accepts on their Vitals profile.

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