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Dr. William Grace

Medical Oncology & Hematology

William R. Grace, MD is a board-certified medical oncologist and has been practicing for over forty years.

Dr. Grace received his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Notre Dame in 1965. Thereafter, he attended the Boston University School of Medicine to obtain his Doctor of Medicine. He completed his internship and residency training at Saint Vincent’s Hospital Medical Center of New York. He completed his fellowship at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire specializing in hematology/oncology.

His interest in research led Dr. Grace to the NIH Naval Medical Research Institute in Bethesda, Maryland where he was a Research Associate in Immunology and Experimental Hematology. Dr. Grace was Lieutenant Commander of the Naval Medical Corps and Clinical Associate as the Director of the Armed Forces Bone Marrow Transplant Program.

Dr. Grace was Chief of Cancer Research and Chief of Medical Oncology at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York for nearly two decades.

Highly respected, Dr. Grace is a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society and a past president of the New York Cancer Society. Previously, he has attended to royalty and continuously makes television appearances discussing the latest in hematology and oncology.

Dr. Grace has authored multiple publications in his field and has been named ‘Castle Connolly’s- Top Doctor’ for several years in a row.

Dr. Grace is very health conscious and over the years has completed 34 3 hour marathons and competed in the World Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

Credentials:  M.D.
Education & Training
   Residency:    Saint Vincent’s Hospital Medical Center of New York
    Medical School:    Boston University School of Medicine
    College:    University of Notre Dame


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Patient Reviews

  • "Dr. Grace has an exceptional kind personality. Every patient knows he REALLY is concerned about them and cares immensely. Thank you, Dr Grace"
      from Sima 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-14)
  • "Dr. Grace is wonderful. I always feel better after talking to him. I look forward to seeing him "in person" at our September appointment."
      from Jenean 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-13)
  • "Number doc, both morally and scientifically."
      from Michael 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-29)
  • "Dr. Grace is a brilliant oncologist who truly cares about his patients and who gets positive results, curing even the toughest cases."
      from Mary 5.0 Stars - (2024-05-24)
  • "Hi, dr Grace. Can you please provide us with the name of chemotherapy that you suggested us to do along with pills. Thank you very much, Alik Grinshpun"
      from Eva 5.0 Stars - (2024-05-20)
  • "Very kind and informative doctor. Everyone I came into contact was friendly and accommodating. There was no waiting time I was seen at the arranged time."
      from Susan 5.0 Stars - (2024-05-18)
  • "The Best Oncologist in the world!!!!! He saved my brother s life May God Bless him and his wonderful family always"
      from Anthony 5.0 Stars - (2024-04-19)
  • "I really appreciate the great and effective care I'm receiving from Dr. William Grace and Dr. Michael Drabkin! I highly recommend this practice. 👌"
      from Lorelei 5.0 Stars - (2024-03-29)
  • "Very great Doctor, I highly recommend him."
      from Margaret 5.0 Stars - (2024-03-24)
  • "Caring loving doctor who saved my life twice. I will be forever grateful."
      from Eileen 5.0 Stars - (2024-03-06)