Medical Oncology & Hematology
Victoria Shklar, MD, is a hematologist-oncologist dedicated to advocating for her patients and guiding them through the challenges of their journey. Understanding that every person is different with a unique disease and constellation of health concerns, Dr. Shklar provides personalized care encompassing her patients' physical, mental, and emotional needs.
While obtaining an undergraduate degree in Genetics at Rutgers University, Dr. Shklar became involved in scientific research at molecular biology laboratories. After graduating she continued her study at Princeton University. Later, Dr. Shklar transitioned to clinical research at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she witnessed the tailoring of new research and clinical trials to individual cases. She saw how research on a molecular level has the potential to aid our understanding of disease and improve treatment, which inspired her to pursue medicine.
Dr. Shklar received her medical degree at the Sackler School of Medicine-Tel Aviv University. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital and was named Chief Resident in Quality and Safety at the Northport VA Medical Center. Following residency, she completed her Hematology-Oncology Fellowship with New York Cancer & Blood Specialists’ joint fellowship program with John T. Mather Memorial Hospital-Northwell. Dr. Shklar has experience in scholarly activities with publications and poster presentations. She has been involved in the growing field of cardio-oncology by establishing the first cardio-oncology database at Stony Brook University Hospital and subsequently co-authoring a chapter on cancer therapies and cardiac dysfunction in a heart failure textbook.
Dr. Shklar has worked with diverse patients and healthcare professionals in the U.S. and internationally. Her clinical practice covers a broad range of hematological and oncological disorders, but she is particularly interested in breast and gastrointestinal cancers.
She speaks English, Russian, and conversational Hebrew.
| Bethpage Medical Oncology | 1055 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714 | 718-732-4049 |
| Lake Success Medical Oncology | 1 Delaware Drive, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 | 516-336-5255 |
| NSLIJ-New Hyde Park |
| Winthrop Hospital |
Patient Reviews
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"Loved her great dr"
from Annmarie 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-17) -
"Dr Shklar was very courteous, patient, assuring and informative. She made me feel very comfortable to ask her questions which she answered confidently. Very great consultation."
from Neville 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-27) -
"Dr Shklar properly diagnosed my condition after decades of doctors misdiagnosis of my condition"
from Louis 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-26) -
"Dr Shklar is wonderful ! Very kind and helpful!! Professional I highly recommend her"
from Samira 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-19) -
"Dr. Shklar was very kind friendly and knowledgeable.
I appreciated her care.
Thanks."
from Kwang 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-11) -
"Dr. Shklar always goes above and beyond our expectations. She shows true compassion and respect for her patients she takes her time to listen she never leaves any issue for tomorrow.
The staff are very respectful and friendly, very welcoming and ready to follow Dr.Shklar’s instructions.
My family and I respect and appreciate all what she is doing for my health.
We highly recommend her.
Best, Rigoberto Molina and Family"
from Ruby 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-07) -
"Thorough, professional, supportive, and very understanding."
from Aymee 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-03) -
"Doctor professional friendly helpful"
from Harold 5.0 Stars - (2024-05-09) -
"Excellent bed side manners clear explanation of any questions and very sensitive to the patient's emotions"
from Alejandro 5.0 Stars - (2024-05-09) -
"She is always on time. She takes the time to explain things. The staff is great very pleasant. Great experience."
from Stephanie 5.0 Stars - (2024-05-07)