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News Break: Meet Northwell Skin Cancer Program's new surgical director · 20-Minute Health Talk

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  Northwell Skin Cancer Program names new surgical director.
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  This article, written by Laura Lane, appeared in the Northwell Newsroom on September 26th, 2024.
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  The Northwell Health Cancer Institute in Lake Success has appointed Dr Bhuvanesh Singh surgical director of its new Skin Cancer Program.
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  He will lead the development of multiple integrated centers that will provide comprehensive skin cancer care,
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  including general dermatology,Mohs surgery,conventional surgery,
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  and reconstruction,integrated with radiation and chemotherapy.
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  These centers will not only provide state-of-the-art care,
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  but also focus on clinical and translational research to help shape the future of skin cancer treatment.
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  Dr Singh is a board-certified otolaryngologist and physician-scientist.
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  He specializes in head and neck surgery and reconstruction with a particular expertise in skin cancers.
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  He joins Northwell after 27 years at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,
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  where he served as the director of Laboratory of Epithelial Cancer Biology and founder and co-director of the Advanced Skin Cancer Management and Prevention Program.
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  “Dr Singh brings his years of experience as a head and neck surgeon from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center to Northwell,
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  where he will help establish a premiere skin cancer program with centers throughout the New York region and beyond,
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  ” said Dr Richard Barakat,physician-in-chief and executive director of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.
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  “His expertise in the surgical management of skin cancers in the head and neck will enhance the collaborative efforts of our dermatologists,
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  Mohs surgeons,and medical and radiation oncologists ensuring that Northwell's diverse patients will receive the most innovative skin cancer treatments available.
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  ” Dr Singh is an internationally recognized leader in his field,
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  having delivered over 500 lectures worldwide and receiving numerous awards for his clinical and research contributions.
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  He has served on committees that develop national cancer treatment guidelines and parameters used for cancer staging.
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  Dr Singh has performed nearly 10,000 surgical procedures throughout his career,
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  the experience from which has allowed him to develop innovative surgical approaches that have significantly enhanced outcomes for the most common head and neck surgical procedures.
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  Additionally,his extensive experience in both cancer ablation and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery allows him to optimize cancer care while achieving exceptional cosmetic and functional results from his patients.
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  “My goal is to create something new and unique at Northwell,” Dr Singh said.
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  “I envision a comprehensive skin cancer program that brings together all aspects of care in one location.
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  This unique,integrated approach will be especially beneficial for patients with complex skin cancers,
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  offering them a single destination to address all their needs and eliminate the hassle of multiple office visits.
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  ” He is actively involved in clinical,translational and basic science research aimed at improving treatments for people with cancer.
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  Dr Singh has published more than 200 articles in high impact journals,
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  including the Cell,Nature Chemical Biology,Genes and Development,
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  Journal of Biological Chemistry,Journal of Clinical Oncology,
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  EMBO,Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Cancer Research.
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  Having authored over 30 book chapters and served as editor of multiple textbooks on head and neck cancer,
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  Dr Singh will bring his clinical and translational research to Northwell,
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  including his work to develop an anti-tumor drug to improve cure rates for a diverse group of cancers including those of the skin,
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  lung,head and neck,pancreas,breast and esophagus.
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  The renowned expert strongly values the doctor-patient relationship and has developed evidence-based strategies to enhance it,
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  emphasizing the importance of effective communication and caring among all team members.
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  Committed to improving patient care globally,Dr Singh lectures and teaches on these principles and is currently developing a curriculum designed to train medical professionals in this vital area.
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  By prioritizing holistic care and collaborative approaches,
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  he aims to ensure that each patient feels valued and supported throughout their treatment journey.
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  Call (855) 236-7200 to connect with a Northwell cancer navigator.