Suzanne Lentzsch
Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions

Overview

"Dr. Lentzsch is a Professor of Medicine and the Director of the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She received her medical and doctorate degrees from Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany, where she also completed her residency and fellowship. She did a research fellowship, studying the mechanism of action of thalidomide and its derivatives in multiple myeloma, in the Jerome Lipper Multiple Myeloma Center under the mentorship of Dr. Kenneth Anderson at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA, USA.Dr. Lentzsch was recruited in August 2004 to the University of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI), PA, USA, and served as Clinical Director of the Multiple Myeloma Program at UPCI before accepting the position as Director of the Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis Program at Columbia University Medical Center. She cares primarily for patients with plasma cell dyscrasia including MGUS, Multiple Myeloma, Amyloidosis, POEMS and Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia.Dr. Lentzsch is an internationally recognized expert in the field of Multiple Myeloma and Amyloidosis. She serves as a SWOG Myeloma Committee Member, SWOG Study Coordinator and International Myeloma Foundation ""Black Swan Research Initiative"" committee member. She is a member of the standing advisory board for the evaluation of Secondary Primary Malignancies associated with IMiDs.".

Dr. Lentzsch is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Tissue Biopsy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 148 peer reviewed articles and participating in 13 clinical trials. Dr. Lentzsch is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Humboldt University, Faculty Of Medicine (Germany)

Residency

Humboldt University, Faculty of Medicine (Germany)

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Fellowships

Dana Farber Cancer Institute-Harvard Medical School
Humboldt University, Faculty of Medicine (Germany)

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

Languages Spoken

English
German

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • PPO
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Lentzsch 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.

Bone Marrow Transplant
POEMS Syndrome
Multiple Myeloma

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch by calling their office at 212-305-5098. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch a top-rated expert for Multiple Myeloma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch is classified as an Elite expert for Multiple Myeloma, 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. Suzanne Lentzsch specialize in?

While Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis, and Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch accept my insurance?

Dr. Suzanne Lentzsch accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-5098 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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