The Emergency Care Service, led by Jeffrey S. Groeger, MD, is comprised of physicians trained and board-certified in internal medicine and emergency medicine who provide specialized medical care to people with cancer who experience acute or urgent medical issues related to cancer and its treatment. Our faculty have expertise in the management of patients with cancer and illness that results from:
- Medical or surgical cancer interventions
- Side effects and/or complications of cancer and its treatment
Clinics supported by the Emergency Care Service
Urgent Care Center
The Emergency Care Service runs the Urgent Care Center (UCC), a special treatment center for patients of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). The UCC is meant for urgent medical issues and services related to cancer or cancer treatments. Many tests and treatments can be done in the UCC, such as blood transfusions and intravenous medications.
The UCC is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is located on the first floor MSK’s main hospital (patients should notify their oncologist or surgeon to coordinate their visit to the UCC).
Symptom Care Clinic
The Emergency Care Service oversees the Symptom Care Clinics (SCCs), located at our regional locations in Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey. The SCCs are meant to address medical problems and provide services related to cancer or cancer treatments locally. Unlike the UCC, an appointment is required to visit the SCC. Many tests and treatments can be done at the SCC, including imaging scans and intravenous medication.
The SCCs are open weekdays from to The last appointment is at MSK Monmouth and MSK Westchester are open Saturdays from to
Meet our service members
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Chief, Emergency Care Service
Head, Division of Supportive and Acute Care Services, Department of Medicine; Fern Grayer Chair in Oncology Care and Patient Experience
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