Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Alexander Shoushtari

Oncology
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 E 53rd St, 
New York, NY 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
17 Years of Experience
Expertise in
14
conditions
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 E 53rd St, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Alexander Shoushtari is an Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Shoushtari is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma, Melanoma of the Eye, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 152 peer reviewed articles and participating in 11 clinical trials. Dr. Shoushtari is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Shoushtari has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

10 Clinical Trials

A Phase 2 Study of Vorinostat (NSC 701852) in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
A Phase 2 Study of Vorinostat (NSC 701852) in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Drug: Vorinostat
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized Two-Arm Phase II Study of Trametinib Alone and in Combination With GSK2141795 in Patients With Advanced Uveal Melanoma
A Randomized Two-Arm Phase II Study of Trametinib Alone and in Combination With GSK2141795 in Patients With Advanced Uveal Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 13, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Randomized, Open-label, Multi-arm, Two-part, Phase II Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Multiple LXH254 Combinations in Patients With Previously Treated Unresectable or Metastatic BRAFV600 or NRAS Mutant Melanoma
A Randomized, Open-label, Multi-arm, Two-part, Phase II Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Multiple LXH254 Combinations in Patients With Previously Treated Unresectable or Metastatic BRAFV600 or NRAS Mutant Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 12, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: LXH254, LTT462, Trametinib, Ribociclib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 2 Study of the ALK Inhibitor Ensartinib for Patients With Melanomas Harboring ALK Alterations or Aberrant ALK Expression
A Phase 2 Study of the ALK Inhibitor Ensartinib for Patients With Melanomas Harboring ALK Alterations or Aberrant ALK Expression
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Diagnostic test
Study Drug: Ensartinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase Ib/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 in Combination With Durvalumab (MEDI4736) or Tremelimumab or the Combination of Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Compared to IMCgp100 Alone in Patients With Advanced Melanoma
A Phase Ib/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 in Combination With Durvalumab (MEDI4736) or Tremelimumab or the Combination of Durvalumab and Tremelimumab Compared to IMCgp100 Alone in Patients With Advanced Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: July 24, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: IMCgp100, Durvalumab, Tremelimumab
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase II, Open Label, Multi-Dose Study of ⁸⁹Zr-Df-IAB22M2C (CD8 PET Tracer) for Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT) in Patients With Selected Advanced or Metastatic Solid Malignancies Who Are Scheduled to Receive Standard-of-Care Immunotherapy Only, As Single Agent or in Combination
A Phase II, Open Label, Multi-Dose Study of ⁸⁹Zr-Df-IAB22M2C (CD8 PET Tracer) for Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT) in Patients With Selected Advanced or Metastatic Solid Malignancies Who Are Scheduled to Receive Standard-of-Care Immunotherapy Only, As Single Agent or in Combination
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 09, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: 89Zr-Df-IAB22M2C
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter Phase 1b Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Blinded Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Microbiome Study Intervention Administration in Combination With Anti-PD-1 Therapy in Adult Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
A Multicenter Phase 1b Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Blinded Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Microbiome Study Intervention Administration in Combination With Anti-PD-1 Therapy in Adult Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 06, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Vancomycin Pretreatment, Nivolumab, SER-401
Study Phase: Phase 1
Phase II Trial of Adjuvant Crizotinib in High-Risk Uveal Melanoma Following Definitive Therapy
Phase II Trial of Adjuvant Crizotinib in High-Risk Uveal Melanoma Following Definitive Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Crizotinib
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 Using the Intra-patient Escalation Dosing Regimen in Patients With Advanced Uveal Melanoma
A Phase I/II Open-label, Multi-center Study of the Safety and Efficacy of IMCgp100 Using the Intra-patient Escalation Dosing Regimen in Patients With Advanced Uveal Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 21, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: IMCgp100
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Adjuvant Nivolumab or Expectant Observation Following Neoadjuvant Ipilimumab Plus Nivolumab and Surgical Resection of High-Risk Localized, Locoregionally Advanced, or Recurrent Mucosal Melanoma
A Randomized Phase II Trial of Adjuvant Nivolumab or Expectant Observation Following Neoadjuvant Ipilimumab Plus Nivolumab and Surgical Resection of High-Risk Localized, Locoregionally Advanced, or Recurrent Mucosal Melanoma
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: October 03, 2018
Intervention Type: Radiation, Procedure, Biological, Other
Study Phase: Phase 2
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152 Total Publications

YIA26-003: Characterizing the Peripheral T-Cell Repertoire in Patients With Unresectable Melanoma Treated With the IDO- and PD-L1 Targeted Peptide Vaccine IO102-IO103 and Nivolumab-Relatlimab Fixed-Dose Combination.
YIA26-003: Characterizing the Peripheral T-Cell Repertoire in Patients With Unresectable Melanoma Treated With the IDO- and PD-L1 Targeted Peptide Vaccine IO102-IO103 and Nivolumab-Relatlimab Fixed-Dose Combination.
Journal: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
Published: March 30, 2026

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Is Dr. Alexander Shoushtari a top-rated expert for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander Shoushtari is classified as an Elite expert for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alexander Shoushtari specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander Shoushtari is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Melanoma, and Melanoma of the Eye. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Alexander Shoushtari participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander Shoushtari has published 152 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metastatic Uveal Melanoma. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander Shoushtari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alexander Shoushtari accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander Shoushtari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 315-275-7485 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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