Dr. Catherine Shu is the Price Family Associate Professor of Medicine and a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of thoracic cancers, with a focus on lung cancer. She received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University, followed by her M.D. from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. After residency at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Shu completed her fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she was appointed Chief Fellow. She currently serves as the Director of the Thoracic Medical Oncology Service. She has presented her work at numerous international conferences and has published in the top peer-reviewed oncology journals. She treats the entire spectrum of lung cancer, but has a particular interest in earlier stage and surgically resectable disease, specifically on drug combinations to help improve survival in this setting. Additionally, she devotes part of her research effort to patients with targetable mutations, helping to determine the best sequence of treatments. Of all her achievements, she is proudest to be able to offer individualized and compassionate care to each and every one of her patients. She understands that each patient and family carries forth a different set of beliefs, goals, and needs. Working alongside an exceptional multidisciplinary team, she is dedicated to improving the survival and bettering the quality of life of her patients.
Primary Specialty
Oncologist
PracticeCUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
GenderFemale
Accepting New Patients
Insurances AcceptedCIGNA, Emblem/Hip, MVP Health Care, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Affinity Health Plan, Healthfirst, Magnacare (National), WellCare, Amerigroup of New Jersey, UnitedHealthcare, RiverSpring, Fidelis Care, Quality Health Management, Medicare, Multiplan, Local 1199, World Trade Center Health Plan, Emblem/GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Amida Care, AETNA, VNSNY CHOICE
ServicesCUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion provides oncology services in New York, NY. Oncology includes the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, and many other forms of cancer.
Contact Catherine Shu at (212) 305-5098 for specific information about cancer treatment in New York, NY.Additional ServicesDoctor