Dr.Β LeonardΒ Saltz
MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology & Hematology
Head, Colorectal Oncology Section & Executive Director for Clinical Value
corporate_fareMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
Leonard Saltz
MD, Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology & Hematology
Dr. Leonard Saltz is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he has been a faculty member since 1989. He currently serves as Head of the Colorectal Oncology Section and Executive Director for Clinical Value and Sustainability, and holds a concurrent appointment as Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.
With more than 40 years of experience, Dr. Saltz has dedicated his career to the treatment and research of colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers, including colon, rectal, pancreatic, liver, stomach, esophageal, anal, neuroendocrine, and GI stromal tumours, as well as cancers of unknown primary origin. He has authored or co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed journal articles since 1990 and has contributed extensively to books, chapters, monographs, and reviews on colorectal cancer treatment. His national leadership roles include contributions to NCCN guideline committees for colorectal, neuroendocrine, and unknown primary cancers, as well as work with the NCI Rectal and Anal Cancer Task Force and Alliance NCI Cooperative Research Group efforts. Dr. Saltz has also served as Chief of the Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Service at MSK and chairs the hospital's Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for international patients seeking an opinion from Dr. Saltz, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.
Why Consider Dr. Leonard Saltz?
Dr. Saltz is one of the most experienced and widely cited gastrointestinal oncologists in the United States, bringing more than four decades of clinical expertise at a world-leading cancer centre to every patient consultation.
Areas of Specialisation
Expert gastrointestinal and colorectal oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Dr. Saltz's clinical work spans the full spectrum of gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers, with particular depth in drug therapy development, clinical trial-based treatment strategies, and value-driven cancer care.
Colorectal Cancer
Comprehensive medical oncology for colon and rectal cancers at all stages, including advanced and metastatic disease.
- arrow_rightChemotherapy regimens for metastatic colorectal cancer (e.g. FOLFOX, FOLFIRI, CAPOX)
- arrow_rightDrug therapy development for colorectal cancer
- arrow_rightTranslational oncology and clinical trial-based treatment strategies
- arrow_rightTargeted therapy research in colorectal cancer
- arrow_rightMedical oncology management for anal canal and anal margin cancers
- arrow_rightCombination chemoradiation planning in collaboration with radiation oncology
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Medical oncology for a broad range of upper and lower gastrointestinal malignancies.
- arrow_rightPancreatic cancer β systemic therapy and treatment planning
- arrow_rightLiver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma and biliary tract cancers)
- arrow_rightGastric and esophageal cancer β medical oncology management
- arrow_rightNeuroendocrine tumours (NET) and carcinoid tumours β systemic therapy
- arrow_rightPancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (pNET) and adrenal malignancies
- arrow_rightGI stromal tumours (GIST) β medical oncology
- arrow_rightDiagnosis and systemic treatment of cancers with unknown or occult primary
- arrow_rightNCCN guideline committee contributor for unknown primary cancers
Clinical Value & Sustainability in Cancer Care
National thought leader on cost, access, and value in oncology, with published work on the financial dimensions of cancer treatment.
- arrow_rightExecutive Director for Clinical Value and Sustainability at MSK
- arrow_rightPublished perspectives on cost and value in cancer care in JAMA Oncology
- arrow_rightAdvocate for evidence-based, patient-centred treatment decision-making
Procedures Performed
Medical oncology services and clinical treatment approaches
Dr. Saltz delivers systemic cancer treatment, clinical trial-based care, and multidisciplinary management for gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers.
Systemic GI Cancer Treatment
Medical OncologyEvidence-based chemotherapy and combination regimens for colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers.
Targeted Therapy in GI Cancers
Targeted TherapyMolecularly guided targeted treatment strategies for colorectal and gastrointestinal malignancies.
Multidisciplinary Colorectal Cancer Care
MultidisciplinaryCo-leadership of MSK's Colorectal Disease Management Team, coordinating surgical, radiation, and medical oncology input.
Second Opinion Consultations
Second OpinionIndependent expert review of pathology, treatment history, and imaging for gastrointestinal cancer patients seeking a second opinion at MSK.
Research & Publications
Clinical research and peer-reviewed contributions in gastrointestinal oncology
Dr. Saltz has authored or co-authored more than 150 peer-reviewed journal articles since 1990 and has contributed books, chapters, and monographs on colorectal and gastrointestinal cancer treatment. His research spans drug development, chemotherapy combinations, targeted therapy, clinical trial endpoints, and the economics of cancer care.
Dr. Saltz's full PubMed publication list is available through the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center website. A more detailed research summary can be provided on request through CancerFax.
Education & Training
Dr. Saltz trained at Yale University and completed his specialty and fellowship training at New York Hospital and Cornell University Medical Center. He holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Haematology.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Saltz has been on the faculty of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center since 1989, building one of the longest and most distinguished careers in gastrointestinal oncology in the United States. He has held multiple senior leadership roles at MSK and concurrently serves as Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.
Languages & International
Dr. Saltz conducts consultations in the following language.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients who require assistance in languages other than English.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients consulting in other languages.
How CancerFax Helps You Access Dr. Leonard Saltz
CancerFax is a specialist cancer patient-navigation platform. We help international patients prepare structured medical summaries, assess treatment eligibility, and connect directly with Dr. Leonard Saltz's team β with full coordination from initial inquiry to consultation.
Medical Report Review
Free review of your pathology results, imaging, molecular profiling, and treatment history β prepared as a structured clinical summary for Dr. Leonard Saltz's team.
Treatment Eligibility Screening
CancerFax screens your case for eligibility for treatments and clinical programmes available through Dr. Leonard Saltz before you travel, so you arrive with a clear pathway.
Case Submission
We coordinate direct case submission to Dr. Leonard Saltz's department, including all documentation required for clinical review and appointment scheduling.
Appointment & Consultation Coordination
CancerFax manages appointment scheduling with Dr. Leonard Saltz's team, confirming availability and aligning timelines with your travel plans.
Travel, Visa & Logistics Support
We prepare visa invitation letters, provide hospital-proximity accommodation guidance, and coordinate airport transfers for international patients.
Follow-Up & Continuity of Care
After your consultation or treatment, CancerFax facilitates communication between Dr. Leonard Saltz's team and your home oncologist for seamless post-treatment follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Leonard Saltz
Dr. Saltz specialises in gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers, including colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, pancreatic cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer, esophageal cancer, neuroendocrine tumours, GI stromal tumours, and cancer of unknown primary origin. Colorectal cancer is his primary area of clinical and research focus.
Dr. Saltz is based at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, United States, where he has been a faculty member since 1989. He currently holds the positions of Head of the Colorectal Oncology Section and Executive Director for Clinical Value and Sustainability.
Submit your medical reports through CancerFax using the Send Your Reports button. The CancerFax team will review your documents, prepare the case for submission, and coordinate the next steps with the hospital, subject to availability and case acceptance.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for international patients seeking an opinion from Dr. Saltz at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance. MSK also offers multilingual website access for international patients.
A second-opinion request can be submitted through CancerFax with the patient's pathology reports, imaging studies, molecular profiling results, and treatment history. The final consultation format and availability depend on Dr. Saltz's schedule and the institution's intake process.
Dr. Saltz holds an MD from Yale University and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at New York Hospital and a fellowship in Haematology/Oncology at New York Hospital/Cornell University Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Haematology, and has been on the MSK faculty since 1989 β representing more than 40 years of medical oncology experience.
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