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Dr. Victoria Shklar

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.

Credentials:  MD
Education & Training
   Residency:    Stony Brook University Hospital
    Medical School:    Sackler School of Medicine-Tel Aviv University


NSLIJ-New Hyde Park
Winthrop Hospital

Patient Reviews

  • "went for a consultation on approach to early stage prostrate cancer. Dr. Shklar gave us a thorough explanation of the options, answered all questions, and gave us confidence that we could make the best decision."
      from Jim 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-13)
  • "I love Dr Victoria Shklar. I am a very paranoid person and, I take my health very serious. That means, I am always at my doctors offices making sure that I’m okay. Each time I go to Dr. Shklar, she doesn’t care a small it is, she listens, pays attention, and send you for testing so that we all can be clear. So thank you Dr."
      from Isabelle 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-09)
  • "Dr Shklar is very patient and detailed , I feel very confident in her care ."
      from juliet 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-07)
  • "Dr. Shklar and the entire office at Cancer & Blood center take the upmost care with their clients and it shows. Clean, comforting and efficient environment. I would strongly recommend!"
      from Sotirios 5.0 Stars - (2025-02-06)
  • "Dr Shklar was patient, understanding and thorough in her evaluation. She was extremely knowledgeable, supportive and a true advocate for me. The entire staff at NYC&B is phenomenal."
      from krystle 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-30)
  • "Love my doctor V Shklar always makes me feel special"
      from grace 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-17)
  • "Doctor Victoria Shklar, is a very caring and educated professional . I always feel like I receive all the time I need and never rushed . I have a crazy disease and now there is a resolution to my issue. GOOD JOB"
      from Gregory 5.0 Stars - (2025-01-09)
  • "Dr Shklar is kind considerate compassionate smart knowledgeable helpful trustworthy, the list is endless. She’s definitely a step above the rest"
      from Michele 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-20)
  • "Dr. Shklar is compassionate, knowledgeable and most importantly took her time during consultation - highly recommend"
      from Randi 5.0 Stars - (2024-12-12)
  • "Dr Shklar is very thorough. She took her time and went over everything with me. I feel like I’m in good hands. The staff was nice too."
      from Sharon 5.0 Stars - (2024-11-14)