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Memorial Sloan Kettering neurologist & neuro-oncologist Eli Diamond

Eli L. Diamond, MD

Neuro-Oncologist & Early Drug Development Specialist

4.9 | 161 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Brain tumors
  • Histiocytosis

My Specialties

  • Neuro-oncology
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Get to Know Me

I am a neuro-oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with brain tumors and the neurologic complications of cancer.

I work together with neurosurgeons and radiation oncologists to provide the highest quality medical treatment and supportive care for patients with gliomas and glioblastomas, primary central nervous system lymphomas (brain and spinal cord), ependymomas, and other types of brain tumors.

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Together with my colleagues in the Memorial Sloan Kettering Counseling Center, I perform clinical research about quality of life, symptom management, and patient-physician communication for patients with brain tumors. I also participate in an interdisciplinary effort at Memorial Sloan Kettering to treat and study patients with histiocytic disorders such as Erdheim-Chester disease and Langerhans cell histiocytosis. My colleagues on this team include Drs. Raajit Rampal, and Mario Lacoutoure.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a neuro-oncologist at MSK. This is a doctor with special training in cancers that affect the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles. This includes brain tumors and central nervous system tumors.

I'm an early drug development specialist, which is a scientist who tests new drugs to treat cancer. I have special training in research studies, also known as clinical trials.

  • Associate Attending Physician
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Brain tumors
  • Histiocytosis

My Specialties

  • Neuro-oncology
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residencies

  • Neurology - Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachsuetts General Hospital

Fellowships

  • Neuro-Oncology - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Neurology
  • Neuro-oncology

Insurance Information

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Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Don't see your carrier or plan? We can help you understand your coverage.

If you don't have health insurance or are worried that your care may not be fully covered, our financial assistance programs may be able to help.

If you have questions about insurance, call us at 646-497-9176.

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Contact and Location

Dr. Diamond sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
160 East 53rd Street New York NY 10022
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Colleagues

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.

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Clinical Trials

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Find a Clinical Trial for You

Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Diamond’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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Patient Reviews

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4.9 161 reviews

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  • 4.9 Trusts Provider with Care
  • 4.9 Provider Listened Carefully
  • 4.9 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Apr 30, 2025

Dr. Diamond took his time with me. He was not in any rush. He listened patiently and answered ALL my questions and addressed any of my concerns thoroughly.

Apr 16, 2025

I think that Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center does very well to coordinate your team of care as a patient. I love, love, love Dr. Eli Diamond. I love Morena. I love his team of coordinators and care members. I've always felt valued. I always felt that my health is most important to them. I do not feel like I am just a patient with an ID number or a medical record number, but I am humanity who has others who really care about my overall health and even my life span. So I'm totally, totally grateful to be in the care of Dr. Eli Diamond, Morena, and his exceptional team. Thank you.

Apr 16, 2025

Dr. Diamond and his fellow were both extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and kind during this scary time in my life. They treated me with respect and went the extra mile reviewing my case, coordinating with my care team at UPMC and providing reassurance about my treatment plan.

Apr 16, 2025

Everyone from check in, blood draw, nursing & Dr. Diamond were caring, professional and could not have been better. CUDOS to MSK.

Apr 9, 2025

Our first visit with Dr. Diamond was incredible. Not only is he so smart, but his bedside manner and the way he explains difficult concepts so that they can be easily understood was amazing. Although I never wanted to be on this journey with my son, I am certain he is in the best hands possible to treat his disease.

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Eli L. Diamond discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Histiocytosis Association, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
  • Opna Bio
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Pfizer, Inc.
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)

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