Dr. Alan L. Ho

Name: Dr. Alan L. Ho

Specialty: Oncology, General Oncology

Qualification/Board Certification: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Affiliation(s): Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC Health and Hospitals – Bellevue, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia and Cornell

Location (City/State): New York, New York

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1851567879

About the Doctor

Dr. Alan L. Ho is a highly distinguished and exceptionally prolific oncologist and medical researcher based in New York, New York, with over 20 years of clinical practice in oncology and hematological malignancies. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, one of the nation’s most prestigious and consistently top-ranked medical schools, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus from 2003 to 2006, followed by a Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center from 2005 to 2009 — the world’s most renowned dedicated cancer treatment and research institution. This fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering represents the pinnacle of oncological education available anywhere in the world, positioning Dr. Ho as one of the most rigorously trained medical oncologists in the field. He currently practices at Memorial Solid Tumor Group at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, located at 530 East 74th Street, New York, New York, and is affiliated with three of New York’s most distinguished hospital systems — Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, ranked number 2 in cancer care nationally and designated high performing in colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery; NYC Health and Hospitals – Bellevue, designated high performing in leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia and Cornell, a Best Hospitals Honor Roll institution ranked number 15 in cancer nationally and also designated high performing in the same six cancer categories. He holds active medical licenses in New York through 2026 and New Jersey through 2027 and accepts Medicare, Cigna PPO, Elevance, and MetroPlus Health Plan. Dr. Ho is an extraordinarily prolific published medical author and researcher with an extensive and wide-ranging body of oncological publications, reflecting his exceptional commitment to advancing cancer science and clinical medicine at the highest academic level. He has also received multiple awards, honors, and recognitions throughout his career. Telehealth services may be available — patients are encouraged to contact his office for further information. He is currently accepting new patients.

• Over 20 years of experience in oncology and hematological malignancies
• MD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
• Residency in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus
• Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering, ranked #2 in cancer care nationally
• Affiliated with three nationally ranked cancer hospitals
• Extraordinarily prolific published medical author and oncology researcher
• Multiple awards, honors, and professional recognitions
• Active medical licenses in New York and New Jersey
• Currently accepting new patients

Education & Training

• Medical School – MD, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Missouri
• Residency – Internal Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus (2003 to 2006)
• Fellowship – Hematology and Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2005 to 2009)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Ho diagnoses and treats a comprehensive range of cancers and hematological malignancies, with recognized expertise in lymphoma and a broad scope of solid tumor and blood cancer management.

• Lymphoma including Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Leukemia and blood cancers
• Multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorders
• Head and neck cancers
• Thyroid cancer and thyroid malignancies
• Salivary gland tumors
• Lung cancer and thoracic malignancies
• Colon and colorectal cancer
• Gynecological cancers including ovarian and cervical
• Prostate cancer and urological malignancies
• Breast cancer and breast malignancies
• Metastatic and advanced stage cancers requiring systemic therapy
• Rare and complex solid tumor malignancies
• Hematological disorders requiring oncological management

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Ho provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic oncology procedures as part of his medical oncology and hematology practice at Memorial Sloan Kettering.

• Cancer Diagnosis, Staging, and Multidisciplinary Evaluation
• Chemotherapy Administration and Management
• Immunotherapy and Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
• Targeted Therapy and Precision Oncology Treatment
• Hematological Malignancy Evaluation and Management
• Tumor Biopsy Coordination and Pathology Interpretation
• Bone Marrow Evaluation and Biopsy Coordination
• Oncology Consultations and Expert Second Opinions
• Cancer Treatment Planning and Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
• Treatment Response Assessment and Imaging Coordination
• Supportive Care and Symptom Management during Cancer Treatment
• Clinical Trial Evaluation and Enrollment Coordination
• Survivorship Care and Post-treatment Monitoring
• Palliative Oncology Care and Advanced Disease Management

Services Offered

Dr. Alan L. Ho offers a comprehensive and world-class range of medical oncology and hematological malignancy services at Memorial Solid Tumor Group within Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, providing patients with access to the most advanced, research-driven, and individualized cancer care available anywhere in the world. His practice is embedded within an institution that is ranked second in the nation for cancer care and is designated high performing across six major cancer categories, ensuring that every patient receives treatment supported by the most current evidence, technology, and clinical expertise in oncology.

His solid tumor oncology services address a wide spectrum of malignancies including head and neck cancers, thyroid and salivary gland tumors, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, gynecological malignancies, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. Dr. Ho is recognized for his expertise in lymphoma and has dedicated a significant portion of his research and clinical practice to advancing the understanding and treatment of hematological malignancies. He develops individualized treatment plans for each patient that may include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, or enrollment in a clinical trial, always informed by the latest scientific evidence and the patient’s specific tumor biology, molecular profile, and overall health.

His role at Memorial Solid Tumor Group places him at the intersection of cutting-edge cancer research and world-class clinical care. Dr. Ho’s extraordinarily prolific publication record reflects his active engagement in advancing oncological science, and his patients benefit directly from his involvement in clinical trials and novel treatment approaches that may not be available elsewhere. His affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYC Health and Hospitals – Bellevue, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital ensures that patients have access to multidisciplinary oncological expertise and comprehensive supportive care across New York City’s most distinguished medical institutions.

• Medical oncology consultations and cancer staging evaluations
• Chemotherapy administration and management
• Immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor therapy
• Targeted therapy and precision oncology
• Lymphoma evaluation and treatment
• Leukemia and blood cancer management
• Multiple myeloma and plasma cell disorder management
• Head and neck cancer treatment
• Thyroid and salivary gland malignancy management
• Lung, colorectal, gynecological, and prostate cancer management
• Tumor biopsy coordination and pathology review
• Multidisciplinary cancer treatment planning
• Clinical trial evaluation and enrollment
• Treatment response monitoring and imaging coordination
• Supportive care and symptom management
• Survivorship care and post-treatment monitoring
• Palliative oncology and advanced disease management
• Telehealth consultations (contact office for availability)

Accepted Insurances

• Cigna – PPO
• CMS Medicare – Medicare
• Elevance – EPO, HMO, Medicare, POS, PPO
• MetroPlus Health Plan – Medicare

Patients are advised to contact Dr. Ho’s office directly at 1-765-629-6235 to confirm current insurance acceptance and coverage details before scheduling an appointment.

Practice Locations

Location 1 – Memorial Solid Tumor Group, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Address: 530 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021

Phone: 1-765-629-6235

Hospital Affiliations

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY (current – ranked #2 in cancer nationally; high performing in colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery)
• NYC Health and Hospitals – Bellevue, New York, NY (current – high performing in leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma)
• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia and Cornell, New York, NY (current – Best Hospitals Honor Roll; ranked #15 in cancer; high performing in colon cancer surgery, gynecological cancer surgery, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, and prostate cancer surgery)
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (former – Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship, 2005 to 2009)
• New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus (former – Internal Medicine Residency, 2003 to 2006)