Oncology
Ghassan Abou-Alfa, MD
Gastrointestinal Medical Oncologist
Dr. Ghassan K. Abou-Alfa is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, with a primary focus on primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma), as well as pancreas, gallbladder, and bile duct tumors. He treats patients with colon and rectal cancer, biliary cancer, and pancreatic cancer using targeted therapies and a multidisciplinary team approach that integrates oncologists, surgeons, and radiotherapists. His clinical philosophy emphasizes comprehensive care
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine — M.D., 1992
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1994-1997
- Yale-New Haven Medical Center — Fellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1992-1994
- Washington University — Fellowship, Medical Oncology, 1997-1998
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2021-2025 (5 years)
2021-2025 (5 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctor (2026)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctor (2025)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctor (2024)
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area, Castle Connolly (2023)
- Castle Connolly: America's Top Doctors (2023)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Languages
English, French, Arabic
Experience
30+ years in practice