Dr. Jatin Shah

Dr. Jatin Shah is an ENT specialist practicing in New York, New York. He is known for head and neck surgical oncology and his leadership of head and neck surgery worldwide.

Holder of the Elliott W. Strong Chair in Head and Neck Oncology on the Head and Neck Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College.

His MSK profile states that he now provides consultations on treatment options and refers patients to the most appropriate specialist, rather than performing surgery himself.

About Dr. Jatin Shah: Profile and Identity

Full Name: Jatin P. Shah, MD, MS (Surg), FACS
Honorary Degrees and Fellowships: PhD (Hon), DSc (Hon), FRCS (Hon), FDSRCS (Hon), FRACS (Hon)
Specialty: Surgical oncology
Subspecialty: Head and neck surgery and oncology
Current Role: Elliott W. Strong Chair in Head and Neck Oncology, MSK; consultations
New Patients: Consultation visits through MSK
Telehealth: Not publicly confirmed
NPI: Not captured in this verification. Look up the NPI number on the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov).

Address and Contact

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Head and Neck Service

City: New York, New York
Insurance and Appointment Line: 646-497-9176

Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours, fax numbers and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of care and procedures include:

Head and neck cancers
Thyroid cancer
Mouth (oral) cancer
Salivary gland tumors
Skin cancers of the head and neck
Second-opinion treatment consultations

Education and Training

Medical School: MD, Medical College, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, India
Residencies: General Surgery, SSG Hospital; Surgery, New York Infirmary; Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (surgical oncology and head and neck surgery)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

Board Certification: Surgery
Hospital Affiliation: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Academic Appointment: Professor of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Career: Joined MSK faculty in 1975; Chief of the Head and Neck Service for 23 years

Insurance

MSK states Dr. Shah is in-network with most of the major plans that provide coverage at MSK, including HMO, EPO, PPO and POS products from several insurers. Call MSK at 646-497-9176 to confirm your plan.

Fees

Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.

Professional Information

Founder of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies (IFHNOS)
Past President of the New York Cancer Society, New York Head and Neck Society, Society of Head and Neck Surgeons, North American Skull Base Society and International Academy of Oral Oncology
Chairman of the AJCC task force on head and neck cancer
Author and editor of Jatin Shah’s Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology (Elsevier, 4th edition, 2012) and Oral Cancer (2003)
MSK established the Jatin Shah Chair in Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology in his honor

Reviews and Ratings

Healthline: 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Jatin Shah known for?

Dr. Jatin Shah is known for head and neck surgical oncology and his leadership of head and neck surgery worldwide.

Where does Dr. Jatin Shah practice?

He sees patients for consultations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

How can I book with Dr. Jatin Shah?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request. Confirm the office location and availability before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Dr. Jatin Shah