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Carlos E. Vigil, M.D., FACP

Hematology/Oncology
Insurances Accepted

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Personal Statement

I come from a diverse medical background and was trained early in my life to provide the best, most compassionate medical care. 

I bring a wide range of medical experience to my patients, rooted in clinical excellence and a commitment to the best treatment outcomes tailored to each patient. 

I serve as a principal investigator in various clinical trials, delivering different approaches to bring state-of-the-art care and medical advances into practice. 

I am honored to work at Weill Cornell and to deliver the best care possible, supported by like-minded colleagues.  

Biographical Info

Dr. Carlos E. Vigil is a hematologist-oncologist with over 20 years of experience caring for patients with blood cancers.

Dr. Vigil completed his medical degree in Lima, Peru, followed by residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and specialized fellowships in hematology/oncology, leukemia, and bone marrow transplantation at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He is board certified in internal medicine and hematology.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vigil has held leadership roles in leukemia care at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the University of Iowa, and Northwestern Medicine, where he directed inpatient services and led clinical research programs. He has also served as chief of a stem cell transplant center in Peru, bringing an international perspective to his medical practice.

Dr. Vigil is deeply involved in advancing new treatments for hematological conditions, having led numerous clinical trials to bring new therapies to patients. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and an active member of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Dr. Vigil combines expert, research-driven care with a compassionate, patient-centered approach, taking the time to explain complex diagnoses and treatment options clearly.

Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Hematology)
Education 
  • M.D.
    Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Faculty of Medicine (Peru)
    2000
Appointments 
  • Assistant Attending Physician
    NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
    Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University

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