Katia T. Papalezova

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Katia T. Papalezova, MD

Surgery

718-862-8840
  • Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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Bronx, NY 10461-2601
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About

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Dr. Papalezova completed a fellowship in surgical onocology at Duke University Medical Center and completed her general surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Her clinical research expertise is in comparing the effectiveness of different types of high-dose chemotherapy on localized melanomas. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons and other professional societies, and has co-authored book chapters and numerous journal articles.

Gender: Female

Credentials

Titles and Positions

  • Surgical Oncologist, Department of Surgery
  • Associate Professor of Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Education and Training

  • Medical Education  Sofia Medical School, Bulgaria
  • Fellowship  Duke University Medical Center
  • Residency  Cabrini Med. Center
  • Residency  Beth Israel Medical Center

Areas of Expertise

Specialties

  • Surgery
  • Melanoma
  • Soft Tissue Sarcoma
  • Cancer
  • Surgical Oncology

Research Focus

Dr. Papalezova's clinical research expertise is in comparing the effectiveness of different types of high-dose chemotherapy on localized melanomas.