Dr. Kimberly J. Vanzee, MD | New York, NY | Surgical Oncology

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I am a surgical oncologist with a practice dedicated to the treatment of breast cancer. My research interests include exploring diagnostic and treatment options for ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), in which cancer cells are confined within the ducts of the breast and not in the surrounding fatty breast tissue. In women with DCIS, I have recently studied the relationship between age and cancer recurrence rates, and the incidence and clinical significance of positive sentinel lymph nodes (see my publications). We are also investigating the utility of breast MRI in patients with occult breast cancer and with DCIS. My colleagues and I are evaluating patients' quality of life after breast surgery. In a prospective study over several years, we are comparing sensory changes that occur after sentinel-node biopsy to those that occur after conventional surgery to remove underarm lymph nodes. A study of lymphedema (arm swelling) after axillary surgery is also ongoing. I have developed a nomogram …(model) to predict the likelihood of additional lymph node metastases in breast-cancer patients with metastasis in a sentinel node. This helps patients and clinicians in decision making regarding axillary dissection.

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4.6

41 Ratings
39 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
New York Presbyterian Hospital
20 written reviews
3 specialties
11 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
Female

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Dr. Van Zee is a remarkable physician. She is tops in her surgical field and a wonderful oncologist who explains the particulars of the patients cancer. She is kind and so very skilled.

October 12th, 2022

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Dr Van Zee was my surgeon and performed a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. She is so thorough and caring and really takes amazing care of her patients. She is one of a kind and I’m so grateful to her for her care.

August 4th, 2021

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She is a wonderful, caring and compassionate doctor. I feel so lucky that she was my surgeon. I would recommend her to anyone without hesitation.

July 14th, 2020

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Kind, thorough, dedicated doctor. Very professional.

August 19th, 2019

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Dr. Van See saved my mom's life. We believed her and trusted from the first minute of dating. She is not only a wonderful doctor, confident in her knowledge, inspiring confidence in the patient, but also a wonderful, intelligent, kind person. thank you Doctor! Our family will always be grateful to you, remember you and wish you only health, well-being! thank you!

May 19th, 2019

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Dr. Van Zee went out of her way to accommodate me and schedule my surgery as soon as possible. Every member of her staff was exceptionally nice. It made a difficult experience the best it could be.

January 1st, 2019

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Dr. Van Zee treated me almost 10 years ago. The wait time may have improved since then. Regardless, I love her.

August 20th, 2015

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By far an excellent, professional and caring doctor

May 21st, 2015

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Dr. Van Zee is warm, compassionate and will spend as much time as you need talking to you (which explains the lengthy office wait). At my initial consultation she spoke to us for almost two hours. She is kind and calming, unusual for a doctor. I highly recommend her!

October 9th, 2013

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Dr. Van Zee is without a doubt an excellent surgeon, and you will be in good hands if you choose her. However her professional personality is mixed and varies greatly depending on the day. She can be either very friendly and helpful or all business or even a bit arrogant. Also her office wait has been 90-120 minutes every time I have seen her - probably not her fault as she is in high demand.

May 12th, 2013

Evelyn H Lauder Breast Center

300 E 66th StNew York, NY 10065

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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300 East 66th Street Floors 1 - 4New York, NY 10065


Dr. Kimberly Joan Vanzee, MD	Dr. Kathleen Ann Quinn	Dr. Yelena Berlin	Dr. Carsandra S Diggs
Surgical Oncology	Other	Other	Other

4.6 (41 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
New York , NY	Belleville , NJ	New York , NY	Englewood , NJ
Med School: Harvard University
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New York Presbyterian Hospital

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Harvard University

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1987

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