Sam Yoon

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Sam Yoon

Sam Yoon assumed his role as Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology and Vice-Chair of Surgical Oncology Research and Education at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in 2021. He is an acclaimed expert in treating sarcomas, stomach, gastroesophageal junction cancers, and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). His leadership in groundbreaking clinical trials and his extensive engagements as a speaker at international medical conferences underscore his pivotal role in the global fight against gastric cancer, a leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with over a million new cases and 750,000 deaths annually. Renowned for his patient-centered approach, he attracts patients from across the tri-state area, earning accolades such as inclusion in the Best Doctors in America list from 2010-2011 and from 2017 to 2020. He practices out of the CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion in New York City and maintains additional offices in Bronxville, Cortland Manor in New York, and Englewood, New Jersey. He began his academic journey at Harvard University, earning his undergraduate degree and a medical degree from the University of California, San Diego. His postgraduate training included a general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and a surgical oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Before his current position, he served as an Attending Surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Division of Gastric and Mixed Tumors and as a Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. He was also an Associate Professor of Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School before transitioning to Memorial Sloan Kettering in 2012. His surgical innovations, particularly in minimally invasive robotic surgery, have made him a leader in the field. He has performed over 300 surgeries, including advanced robotic gastrectomies, which utilize high-resolution cameras and robotic tools to enhance surgical precision and reduce recovery times. His commitment to research and education continues to impact the field significantly, as does his authorship of over 150 original research articles, book chapters, and reviews. He also plays a crucial role in primary research funded by Stand Up To Cancer and the DeGregorio Family Foundation for Gastric and Esophageal Cancer Research. Dr. Sam Yoon's dedication to surgical oncology and patient care has established him as a prominent figure in the medical community, continually pushing the boundaries of medical practice and treatment methodologies.

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