Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Daniel S. Higginson

Radiation Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
5
conditions
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Daniel Higginson is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.

Dr. Higginson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Chordoma.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Higginson is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiation Oncology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in NC

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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Cigna
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Humana
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065

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.

1 Clinical Trials

Immunotherapy With MK-3475 in Locoregionally Advanced, Surgically Resectable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Immunotherapy With MK-3475 in Locoregionally Advanced, Surgically Resectable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation, Procedure, Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Pembrolizumab, Cisplatin
Study Phase: Phase 2

58 Total Publications

Early and late CTCAE and patient-reported outcomes following lung cancer radiotherapy: A sex-stratified descriptive analysis from the REQUITE cohort.
Early and late CTCAE and patient-reported outcomes following lung cancer radiotherapy: A sex-stratified descriptive analysis from the REQUITE cohort.
Journal: Clinical and translational radiation oncology
Published: April 19, 2026
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Is Dr. Daniel S. Higginson a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel S. Higginson is classified as an Advanced expert for Prostate Cancer, 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. Daniel S. Higginson specialize in?

While Dr. Daniel S. Higginson is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.

Does Dr. Daniel S. Higginson participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Daniel S. Higginson has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel S. Higginson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Daniel S. Higginson accept my insurance?

Dr. Daniel S. Higginson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 917-932-2989 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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