Upstate Medical University
750 E Adams St, 
Syracuse, NY 

Overview

Melanie Comito is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Syracuse, New York. Dr. Comito has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Her top areas of expertise are Brain Stem Cancer, Diencephalic Syndrome, Neuroblastoma, Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 14 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Upstate Medical University
750 E Adams St, Syracuse, NY 13210
Other Locations
Office
251 Salina Meadows Pkwy Ste 100, Syracuse, NY 13212

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Comito 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


14 Clinical Trials

A Phase III Randomized Trial Investigating Bortezomib (NSC# 681239) on a Modified Augmented BFM (ABFM) Backbone in Newly Diagnosed T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (T-ALL) and T-Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (T-LLy)
Randomized Phase 3 Trial Evaluating the Addition of the IGF-1R Monoclonal Antibody Ganitumab (AMG 479, NSC# 750008) to Multiagent Chemotherapy for Patients With Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Ewing Sarcoma
Risk-Stratified Randomized Phase III Testing of Blinatumomab (NSC#765986) in First Relapse of Childhood B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)
A Randomized Phase 3 Study of Brentuximab Vedotin (SGN-35) for Newly Diagnosed High-Risk Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma (cHL) in Children and Young Adults
A Phase III Randomized Trial for Newly Diagnosed High Risk B-Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) Including a Stratum Evaluating Dasatinib (NSC#732517) in Patients With Ph-like Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI) Sensitive Mutations
Treatment of Children With All Stages of Hepatoblastoma With Temsirolimus (NSC#683864) Added to High Risk Stratum Treatment
Neuroblastoma Biology Studies
Key Adverse Events After Childhood Cancer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melanie Comito

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melanie Comito?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melanie Comito by calling their office at 315-464-5294. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melanie Comito a top-rated expert for Brain Stem Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melanie Comito is classified as an Experienced expert for Brain Stem 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. Melanie Comito specialize in?

While Dr. Melanie Comito is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Brain Stem Cancer, Diencephalic Syndrome, and Neuroblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Melanie Comito participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Melanie Comito has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Stem Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Melanie Comito's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Melanie Comito accept my insurance?

Dr. Melanie Comito accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 315-464-5294 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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