Northwell’s vision for cancer care is to ensure that no matter where patients live, work, or seek care, the same excellent resources are available to them. Northwell’s Cancer Institute encompasses cancer prevention, screening, diagnostics, treatment, and support services right here in Westchester.
Northwell’s cancer program in Westchester has grown significantly over the past decade since Phelps and Northern Westchester Hospitals joined Northwell. Top cancer specialists and surgeons have been recruited to provide care in the area, including Anna Komorowski, MD, a medical oncologist-hematologist and regional director of the Cancer Institute in Westchester County.
“Patients want to see physicians who specialize in the cancer they have,” said Dr. Komorowski. “We’ve brought in more subspecialists and launched multidisciplinary clinics so patients can see all the specialists they need in a more cohesive fashion.”
A Patient-Centered, Multidisciplinary Approach
For Dr. Komorowski, oncology is deeply rewarding because it allows her to build meaningful, long-term relationships with her patients and their families. At Northwell, cancer care is truly a team effort. Medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, and nurse navigators all collaborate to create a care plan tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
With Northwell’s extensive expertise, patients benefit from seamless coordination across a vast network of experts, ensuring access to leading specialists, clinical trials, and the latest treatment technologies.
Advancements in Cancer Treatment & Technology
As an oncologist, Dr. Komorowski is keenly aware of the importance of clinical trials and how they offer her patients access to potentially life-saving new treatments. Northwell cancer patients in Westchester have access to a wide range of clinical trials and studies initiated by our physicians, sponsored by major pharmaceutical companies, and offered by organizations affiliated with the National Cancer Institute.
Dr. Komorowski emphasizes the role of technology in providing top-tier cancer care. Northwell’s offerings include the latest advancements in radiation therapy, such as Gamma Knife ESPRIT™, which is used for stereotactic radiosurgery to treat cancers of the brain, neck, and spine. This technology enables precise, non-invasive treatments that significantly impact patient outcomes.
Northwell offers one of the largest and most comprehensive robotic surgery programs in the country. Their surgeons in Westchester perform a large number of cancer robotic-assisted procedures using state-of-the-art technology such as the da Vinci® Surgical System and ION. Robotic surgery allows surgeons to perform complex procedures with enhanced precision, dexterity, and control and offers several advantages over traditional open surgery, including less pain, faster recovery, smaller scars, and reduced risk of infection and blood loss.
Dr. Komorowski is proud to lead a program that offers a vast array of support services and integrative medicine offerings. Northwell’s integrated approach ensures high-quality, personalized cancer care close to home.
The Future of Cancer Care in Westchester
Renovations of facilities and the expansion of services mean Northwell’s Cancer Institute will soon feature a dedicated cancer location with exam rooms, infusion bays, radiation therapy and wellness services. As the program continues to grow and evolve, Dr. Komorowski remains excited about the future of cancer care in Westchester.
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Cancer Institute – Phelps Hospital – Sleepy Hollow, New York | Northwell Health
Cancer Institute – Northern Westchester Hospital – Mount Kisco, New York | Northwell Health
