Description of Research Expertise
Dr. Ramy Sedhom, MD, serves as the Medical Director of Oncology and Palliative Care at Penn Medicine Princeton Health and is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Sedhom is a recognized leader in oncology, specializing in the integration of palliative care with cancer treatment, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care that addresses both their medical and quality-of-life needs. His expertise extends across cancer center leadership, complex decision-making in cancer care, and enhancing patient experiences through personalized treatment plans. He is also a passionate advocate for geriatric oncology, leading efforts to tailor cancer therapies for elderly and vulnerable populations.
Dr. Sedhom is a sought-after speaker on various oncology topics, including the implementation of palliative care models in clinical practice, advancements in cancer therapeutics, and strategies for improving patient outcomes through holistic care. His content areas of focus include palliative and supportive care, the intersection of oncology with geriatrics, multidisciplinary cancer management, and the future of cancer care delivery in academic and community settings. His work reflects a commitment to patient-centered care and the ongoing evolution of oncology practices to meet diverse patient needs.
Selected Publications
Aleixo G, Voruganti T, Sedhom R.: "The Fox and the Grapes" to inform precision oncology in the older adult. J Geriatr Oncol. : 2025.
Aleixo G, Patel T, Ani J, Ferrell WJ, Dotan E, Takvorian SU, Williams GR, Parikh RB, Sedhom R: "Start low, go slow," a strategy to tailor treatment dosing in older or vulnerable adults with advanced solid cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis J Geriatr Oncol : 2025.
Parikh RB, Ferrell WJ, Li Y, Chen J, Bilbrey L, Johnson N, White J, Sedhom R, Dickson NR, Schleicher S, Bekelman JE, Mudumbi S: Algorithm-Based Palliative Care in Patients With Cancer: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. : 2025.
Balanchivadze N, Blackford AL, Sedhom R, Broman KK, Gupta A, Hussaini SMQ.: Geographic Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer Mortality and Place of Death JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 150 : 743-746,2024.
Sedhom R, Smith TJ, Cassel JB, Isenberg SR.: What Is the Value of Palliative Care for Inpatients With Cancer? JCO Oncol Pract : 2024.
Aleixo G, Lavelle MP, Sedhom R.: Anthracyclines in Older Adults With Hodgkin Lymphoma: Too Much, Too Little? Getting it Just Right JACC CardioOncol 6 : 214-216,2024.
Aleixo G, Patel T, Ani J, Ferrell WJ, Dotan E, Takvorian SU, Williams GR, Parikh RB, Sedhom R: "Start low, go slow," a strategy to tailor treatment dosing in older or vulnerable adults with advanced solid cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Geriatr Oncol. : 2024.
Ramy Sedhom: New ASCO Series for Early-Career Cancer Providers on Impacts of Social Determinants of Health ASCO Blog : 2024.
Sedhom R, Bates-Pappas GE, Feldman J, Elk R, Gupta A, Fisch MJ, Soto-Perez-de-Celis E.: Tumor Is Not the Only Target: Ensuring Equitable Person-Centered Supportive Care in the Era of Precision Medicine Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book : 2024.
Alicia Ault: ‘Nonsensical’ Limits on Supportive Drugs Complicate Cancer Care MEDSCAPE : 2024.
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Academic Contact Information
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
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08536
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