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Allyson Ocean, M.D.

Medical Oncology

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Personal Statement

My practice focuses on treating gastrointestinal malignancies, including colorectal, pancreatic, stomach, biliary, neuroendocrine, and liver cancers. I place great value on having strong physician-patient relationships and feel this is especially important in cancer care. I not only provide state-of-the art cancer treatment for my patients and their families, but comprehensive support through a compassionate and multidisciplinary approach. Through clinical research, I am able to offer my patients access to the latest therapies such as radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies, cancer “vaccines,” immunotherapy, and other novel targeted agents. At Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital, we utilize a bench to bedside approach and are committed to bringing the most promising new treatments out of the lab and directly to patients often years before they are widely available elsewhere.

Biographical Info

Dr. Ocean is a medical oncologist and attending physician in gastrointestinal oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center; Associate Professor of Medicine at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University; and medical oncologist at The Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health.

Dr. Ocean graduated cum laude from Tufts University. She also graduated with honors from the Tufts University School of Medicine and completed residency in internal medicine at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Ocean was chief fellow during her fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Dr. Ocean is the author of numerous peer-reviewed articles and abstracts and is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and American Association for Cancer Research.

Twitter: @drallysonocean

Facebook page: Dr. Allyson Ocean  

 

 

 

Honors and Awards

Tufts University, Cum Laude, 1993

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 1998

The Charles, Lillian and Betty Neuwirth Foundation Fellowship in Oncology, First Award Recipient, 2002

AACR Methods in Clinical Cancer Research, Vail, Colorado, July 22-28, 2006 Award Recipient. Protocol: Phase I/II Study of REOLYSIN® and Gemcitabine in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer.

Scientific Program Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), 2007-2009

NEW YORK MAGAZINE
 Best Doctors, Top Medical Oncologists, 2017, 2018, 2019

Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Best Doctors in NYC, 2017, 2018, 2019

Co-founder and Chair of Medical Advisory Board, Michael's Mission (www.michaelsmission.org)

Co-founder and Chair of Scientific Advisory Board, Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer (www.letswinpc.org)

 

Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Hematology)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
Clinical Expertise
Gastrointestinal Oncology
Gastrointestinal Disorders In Oncology
Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Immunotherapy
Languages
English
Education 
  • M.D.
    Tufts University School of Medicine
    1998
Appointments 
  • Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Professor of Clinical Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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Advisory/Scientific Board Member: 
Let's Win Pancreatic Cancer
Leadership Roles: 
Michael's Mission
Novocure, Inc.
Other Interest: 
Guardant Health, Inc.
Natera, Inc.
ViewRay Technologies, Inc