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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
    Fellowships:    John T. Mather Memorial Hospital-Northwell


NSLIJ-New Hyde Park
Winthrop Hospital

Patient Reviews

  • "Staff were welcoming and the atmosphere was warm and professional. Dr.Shklar took the time to listen to all of my concerns and explained things clearly and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the entire visit. She was extremely compassionate and knowledgeable! I left appointment feeling reassured and confident thanks to her."
      from Siomara 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-21)
  • "Everyone is pleasant and competent. I highly recommend this Doctor and all the staff"
      from Maureen 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-20)
  • "She is very efficient doctor I'm really recoment her Dr. Shklar"
      from Veronica 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-20)
  • "As a new patient of Dr. Victoria Shklar MD, I was extremely impressed by her professionalism and expertise."
      from Rehanah 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-18)
  • "Great facility and Dr.Shklar is wonderful to talk to. She’s extremely smart and soft spoken and put my mind at ease about my cancer treatment and the road ahead. I was very comfortable after our conversation. I 100% know I’m in good hands with my 3 doctors."
      from Gerald 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-08)
  • "Asked many questions and received satisfactory answers."
      from Joan 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-06)
  • "Dr Shklar is an exceptional and excellent physician. Caring and compassionate."
      from David 5.0 Stars - (2025-03-01)
  • "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)