Dr. Nagashree Seetharamu is a nationally recognized medical oncologist and clinical investigator specializing in thoracic malignancies and head and neck cancers, with a strong focus on precision medicine, immuno-oncology, and biomarker-driven clinical research. She serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and is an Attending Physician at Northwell Health’s Monter Cancer Center, where she provides compassionate, personalized, multidisciplinary cancer care.
In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Seetharamu holds key leadership roles within Northwell Health and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. She is an Assistant Investigator at the Institute of Health System Science at the Feinstein Institutes, where she leads and collaborates on translational and clinical research initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for patients with lung, head and neck, and other thoracic cancers. She is also the Associate Program Director of the Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program at Northwell Health, playing a central role in the recruitment, education, and mentorship of future oncologists.
Dr. Seetharamu is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine, reflecting her comprehensive and patient-centered approach to cancer care. Her research portfolio focuses on predictive and prognostic biomarkers, immuno-oncology strategies, and precision medicine approaches in lung and head and neck cancers. She serves as the principal investigator for numerous investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and cooperative group clinical trials conducted at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center and across the Northwell Health system.
At the national level, Dr. Seetharamu plays a significant role in shaping the future of oncology clinical research. She is a full member of both the Cancer Prevention Committee and the Respiratory Committee of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, a major NCI-sponsored cooperative group. Through this work, she collaborates with leading oncology experts nationwide to develop innovative clinical trial concepts, oversee ongoing studies, define standards of care, and advance practice-changing research in thoracic and head and neck cancers.
Dr. Seetharamu has authored and co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters and is a frequent invited speaker at regional, national, and international scientific meetings. Her contributions span clinical trial leadership, translational research, and education, reinforcing her reputation as a thought leader in thoracic and head and neck oncology.
She completed her internal medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and her hematology and medical oncology fellowship at New York University School of Medicine, where she developed the clinical and academic foundation that continues to guide her career. Through her integrated roles as clinician, investigator, and educator, Dr. Seetharamu remains deeply committed to advancing evidence-based cancer care, fostering innovation in clinical research, and training the next generation of oncology leaders.
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