TOP DOCTOR

Dr. Michael Walter Schuster, MD

Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Internist

Accepting patients

Overview

Revolutionary new treatments are now widely available for blood cancers, using the patient's own immune system to destroy cancer cells. Therapies such as bi-specific antibodies, CAR T cells and other types of antibodies conjugated with chemotherapy drugs have produced results never previously seen. Understanding the growth and signaling mechanisms inside cancer cells has also led to targeted drugs that have resulted in what we can honestly call "miraculous" treatments. I have been fortunate to be involved in clinical trials helping to bring these drugs into clinical practice and look forward to continued research in these areas.

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Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

Hematology / Oncology Specialist

Internist

Education & Training

Staten Island Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine (Residency)

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Residency)

Hematology/Oncology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School, MA (Fellowship)

New England Deaconess Hosp (1980-1983) (Continuing Medical Education (CME))

Beth Israel Hospital Boston (1983-1987) (Continuing Medical Education (CME))

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HP M C, 1987 (Continuing Medical Education (CME))

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HP M C, 1987, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY (Continuing Medical Education (CME))

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HP M C, 1984 (Continuing Medical Education (CME))

BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HP M C, 1984, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY (Continuing Medical Education (CME))

DEACONESS HOSP, 1983 (Continuing Medical Education (CME))

DEACONESS HOSP, 1981 (Continuing Medical Education (CME))

Other Degree - Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine since 1986

American Board of Internal Medicine since 1984

Languages

Cantonese

Chinese

French

German

Greek

Hebrew

Hindi

Italian

Japanese

Korean

Mandarin

Polish

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

Urdu

Insurances

Top Insurances

Aetna
Cigna
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare

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Locations

Stony Brook Cancer Center

Lauterbur Drive

Stony Brook, NY 11794

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Stony Brook Cancer Center

Stony Brook Internist

1575 Hillside Avenue, Suite 100

New Hyde Park, NY 11040

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Stony Brook Medicine

100 Nicolls Road

HSC Level 18, Room 030

Stony Brook, NY 11794

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Recognitions

Memberships & Associations

American Society of Hematology American society of Oncology American society of Bone Marrow Transpla

Member

Awards

One of the Doctors of Excellence featured in the previous and the late

Best Doctors 2013 listing

Best Doctors 2014 listing

New York Super Doctors

Laurie Strauss Leukemia Foundation Award 1995,96

America'S Top Doctors 2001 And 2002

9 consecutive years, 2002 - 2010

Q&A with Dr. Michael Walter Schuster, MD

Q: What made you decide to pursue your specialty?

A: Early in my career, I spent time at The National Cancer Institute, where I was introduced to researchers who were passionate about finding new ways to treat cancer using immunologic approaches. Over the subsequent years, the pace of new drug development in this field has exploded exponentially. Being able to help patients who have had their roof cave in with a devastating diagnosis gives me no better feeling, and now with the accelerated development of these new treatments, we can help in ways never before imaginable.

Q: What can patients expect from your care team at your practice?

A: Patients have told us that they immediately recognize the personalized care that they receive from our team both in the outpatient as well as the inpatient setting. As one of our patients recently said, "You want to have a doctor and team that you can talk to, people that really listen to you." We are able to offer this personalized treatment, using cutting-edge therapies that enable our patients to receive these treatments close to home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michael Schuster accepting new patients?

Yes, Michael Schuster is accepting new patients at this time.

Does Michael Schuster offer online booking?

Please contact Dr. Schuster's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

Does Michael Schuster offer telehealth appointments?

Please contact Dr. Schuster's office for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

Which language(s) does Michael Schuster speak?

Michael Schuster speaks English, Cantonese, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Urdu.