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
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.
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.
Tsang M, Bergerot C, Dhawan N, Patel R, Burbage D, Zhang T, Al-Mondhiry J, McCollom J, Sedhom R.: Transformative Peer Connections: Early Experiences From the ASCO Palliative Care Community of Practice Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book : 2024.
David Penberthy, Caroline Offit, Christina Mangir, Ramy Sedhom, et al.: Differences in perceptions and use of remote patient monitoring technology in rural cancer programs. JCO, ASCO Journal 2024 : 2024.
Ramy Sedhom, MD; Bobby Green, MD; and Julia Frydman, MD, MS: Too Much, Too Little, Just Right: Optimizing Cancer Care for Older Adults ASCO POST : 2024.
Alexio G, Parikh R, Sedhom R: Start low go slow: A systematic review and meta-analysis of upfront tailored treatmetn dosing in older audlts with advanced cancer. ASCO Journal : 2024.
Ramy Sedhom: Sometimes Cure, Always Care: Reimagining the Training of Medial Oncologists. ASCO Connection : 2024.
Ramy Sedhom: New ASCO Series for Early-Career Cancer Providers on Impacts of Social Determinants of Health ASCO Blog : 2024.
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Academic Contact Information
Penn Medicine Princeton Health
1 Plainsboro Road
Plainsboro,
NJ
08536
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366