New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Welcomes Radiation Oncologist
New York, NY, April 13, 2020- New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) is pleased to announce Talha Shaikh, MD, MBA, has joined the team of radiation oncologists. Dr. Shaikh is board certified in radiation oncology. He will be practicing at 2330 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469.
As cancer care continues to advance, Dr.Shaikh understands the need to evolve with technology. He said, “I went into radiation oncology because I wanted to be at the forefront of new technology when treating my patients and to offer them the latest and greatest advances in medicine. I wanted to be able to offer my patients the best chance for a cure.”
Dr.Shaikh received a Medical Doctorate from Drexel University College of Medicine in 2012. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the NCI-designated cancer center, Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA where he also served as chief resident. Simultaneously, Dr.Shaikh completed his MBA at Fox School of Business-Temple University. Dr. Shaikh has been honored with many awards including the ASCO Conquer Cancer Foundation Merit Award, ASTRO Annual Meeting Travel Award, and ESMO European Lung Cancer Conference Travel Award. He has been invited to give oral presentations at various international conferences and has served as a co-author in numerous publications including research published in JAMA, JAMA Oncology, European Urology, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics, and Journal of Thoracic Oncology.
He joined NYCBS because,” NYCBS is consistently at the forefront of advanced cancer care. I was excited to be a part of such a reputable team of physicians who provide the best cancer care possible.”
If you would like to make an appointment with Dr. Shaikh, please call 718-975-6666.
For more information, please visit our website at www.NYcancer.com.
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New York Cancer & Blood Specialists is committed to our patients. We are dedicated to providing each patient with a unique path to treatment and unmatched support. We strive to make quality and compassionate cancer care available from Montauk to Manhattan. We are proud to be a partner of One Oncology and a proud sponsor of the New York Cancer Foundation.