About
Personal Statement
I have expertise in stem cell / bone marrow transplantation, with over 25 years of experience in this field. I am the Associate Director of the Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program of New York Presbyterian Hospital - Cornell. and the Service Chief of the inpatient BMT clinical service. I have major interests in improving the overall safety and effectiveness of transplantation. I also have significant experience in the management of hematological malignancies such as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplasia, as well as aplastic anemia. I enjoy teaching residents and fellows management of patients undergoing transplantation and I have published articles in this field. I also review articles for medical journals relating to stem cell transplantation.I am involved in multiple research trials related to BMT, both as a principal and co investigator and I have represented NYP Weill Cornell at the Cancer Alliance Clinical Trials Group, the Myeloproliferative Disease Research group, and the BMT Clinical Trials Network. However, my main love is caring for patients; I enjoy meeting them, guiding them through the transplant process, and having a true doctor patient relationship. I am committed to providing the best possible, state of the art care for my patients, with clear explanations and ongoing personal support through difficult situations.
Specialties and Expertise
Specialties
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
Expertise
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Bone Marrow Disorder
Biography
Dr. Tsiporah Shore is the Associate Director of the Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation Program in the Division of Hematology / Oncology of Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York Presbyterian Hospital and the chief of the Inpatient BMT Service. She is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Medical College. Dr. Shore graduated from medical school (1979) and did a residency at the University of Manitoba in Canada and the University of Toronto ( internship.) She then went on to complete a hematology / oncology fellowship at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. She did an additional 2 year subspecialty fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation in Seattle and Vancouver and subsequently developed and directed the Manitoba BMT Program, in Winnipeg, Canada from 1987 - 1999. Dr. Shore has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of all hematological malignancies including leukemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and myelodysplastic/ myeloproliferative disorders. In 1999, Dr. Shore relocated to New York and in 2001 joined the staff of Weill Medical College of Cornell University, with her practise located at New York Presbyterian Hospital. While Dr. Shore has experience in all facets of hematology and oncology, she is especially interested in continuing to advance the field of bone marrow / stem cell transplantation and malignant hematologic disorders utilizing novel therapies and clinical trials in addition to standard therapies. She is involved in teaching and mentoring students, residents and fellows and is an investigator in multiple clinical trials.
Research
Honors and Awards
Honors and Awards
- 1973 - 1974, University of Manitoba Dean's Honor List
- Rosabelle Searle Leach Scholarship for Highest Standing
- Isbister Undergraduate Scholarship for Highest Standing
- 1974 - 1975, University of Manitoba Dean's Honor List
- University Women's Club of Winnipeg Undergraduate Scholarship for Highest Standing
- Alumni Association Scholarship for High Standing
- 1984-1985 Fellowship in Clinical Oncology of the National Cancer Institute of Canada
- 1989-1990 Most Outstanding Clinician by the Medicine IV Class (Honourable Mention) University of Manitoba
- 1998 Manitoba Quality Network (QNET) Quality Champion Award
· 2013; Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing (Leukemia Research)
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Hematology)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Attending Physician - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Professor of Clinical Medicine - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- M.D., University of Manitoba Faculty of Medicine (Canada), 1979
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted
The following represents most of the managed care plans accepted by this doctor. If your insurance carrier does not appear here please contact the doctor’s office as they may have individual contracts not included on this site.
* indicates this doctor is no longer accepting new patients with this insurance plan.
- AETNA - HMO
- AETNA - Medicare
- AETNA - PPO
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan
- Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
- Affinity Access
- Affinity Health Plan
- AgeWell New York
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem Select Care
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Connection
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior)
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus - CHP
- Fidelis Care
- GHI - CBP
- Health First
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicaid
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans - Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans - Liberty
- Oxford Health Plans - Medicare Advantage
- Oxford Health Plans - Metro/Core/Charter
- Rockefeller University - Trustmark
- United Empire
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare - Community Plan
- United Healthcare - Medicare
- United Healthcare Compass
- VNSNY CHOICE - HMO
- VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare
- WellCare of NY
- WorldWide Medical
Locations and Appointments
External Relationships
External Relationships
Relationships and collaborations with for-profit and not-for profit organizations are of vital importance to our faculty because these exchanges of scientific information foster innovation. As experts in their fields, WCM physicians and scientists are sought after by many organizations to consult and educate. WCM and its faculty make this information available to the public, thus creating a transparent environment.