Pond R. Kelemen
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
Northwell Health Physician Partners Breast Care Center At Northern Westchester
400 East Main Street, 
Mount Kisco, NY 

Overview

Pond Remsen Kelemen, MD, is a surgical oncologist focused on breast surgery with over two decades of experience. He also offers comprehensive surgical treatment of skin cancer, with a focus on Melanoma.Dr. Kelemen was interested in medicine from a young age, volunteering at his local hospital and working as an orderly throughout high school and college. He went on to complete an anatomic pathology residency at University of Illinois at Chicago, a general surgery residency at University of Chicago Hospitals, and a surgical oncology fellowship at The John Wayne Cancer Institute in California. His career experience includes over 20 years as a cancer surgeon who now focuses his practice and research on breast health, high risk screening and management of breast cancers, melanoma and other skin cancers.Dr. Kelemen joined Northwell Health Physician Partners Breast Care Center at Northern Westchester Hospital and Physician Partners Breast Surgery at Phelps in 2021. He works as part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and genetic specialists to develop individualized treatment plans. Patients can promptly receive imaging, biopsy, consultations and treatment all without leaving their community. When it comes to his patients, Dr. Kelemen prides himself on his communication skills and even taught himself to speak Spanish to better connect with more patients.Passionate about research, Dr. Kelemen has completed studies on the techniques of intraoperative radiation, as well as the use of genotyping in early breast cancer. Studying the genetic makeup of tumors allows us to personalized treatment as much possible when it comes to diagnosis and treatment, says Dr. Kelemen. He has presented at national conferences and is widely published on these topics.Dr. Kelemen is also an associate professor of surgery at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he teaches students the importance of character. To become a doctor, you have to learn about organic chemistry, he says. But what are you going to do at 3 in the morning when you have a problem that's hard to solve? How are you going to treat that patient at that time? Tenacity and devotion are among the most important things in medicine.

Dr. Kelemen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Kelemen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Kelemen is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Surgical Oncology

Licenses

Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

John Wayne Cancer Institute

Hospital Affiliations

Northern Westchester Hospital
St John's Riverside Hospital
Phelps Hospital
Phelps Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Northern Westchester Hospital
Katz Institute For Women's Health
Cancer Institute

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Breast Care Center at Northern Westchester
400 East Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY 10549

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.


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"Matthew J. Weiss, MD, FACS, is deputy physician-in-chief and director of the surgical oncology program at Northwell Cancer Institute. He's a board-certified surgeon specializing in pancreas and liver diseases.With a relentless work ethic and strong desire to help people, Dr. Weiss always knew he wanted to be a doctor. ""I picked a field that allows me to tackle difficult problems and truly make an impact,"" he says.Dr. Weiss completed his residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and was dual fellowship trained in surgical oncology and hepatobiliary surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He was previously chief of hepatobiliary surgery at Johns Hopkins, where he was also director of the Pancreas and Liver Multidisciplinary Clinics and the complex general surgical oncology fellowship. He also performed the first robotic Whipple at Johns Hopkins University. Joining Northwell in 2019, Dr. Weiss created a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, geneticists, and other specialists who collaborate to create unique treatment plans for patients across the health system. ""Every cancer is different, and every patient is different,"" he says. ""Communication among multiple providers is the best way to ensure you're treating the entire person, properly,"" he says. Dr. Weiss's team also works with scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to develop and run groundbreaking clinical trials. An international leader in both liver and pancreas surgery, Dr. Weiss has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications in the field, and he's currently a professor of surgery and oncology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. ""Understanding both the science of the disease and the technological aspect of surgery is so important,"" he says. Dr. Weiss focuses on using cancer genetics to help find the right surgical approach for patients. When possible, he operates robotically using small incisions for faster healing, so patients don't have to wait as long to receive additional therapies that can improve outcomes. With recent advancements in the field, Dr. Weiss has been able to successfully perform high-risk surgeries that were turned down by other institutions. ""Being a surgeon is a tremendous responsibility, and I don't take it lightly,"" he says. ""I truly and deeply care about my patients and their families-I get to know them as people and am there throughout their entire journey. That's what I'm most proud of as a doctor.""". Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Weiss is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Weiss is currently accepting new patients.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pond R. Kelemen

Is Dr. Pond R. Kelemen a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pond R. Kelemen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast 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. Pond R. Kelemen specialize in?

While Dr. Pond R. Kelemen is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.

Does Dr. Pond R. Kelemen participate in research or clinical trials?

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

Does Dr. Pond R. Kelemen accept my insurance?

Dr. Pond R. Kelemen accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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