Dr. Peter Scardino, MD

Dr. Peter Scardino is a urologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York. He is known for prostate cancer research and treatment.

Dr. Scardino led the Department of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering for many years and built one of the most studied prostate cancer programs in the world. His group helped develop prediction tools (nomograms) that patients and doctors use to estimate outcomes after prostate cancer treatment.

About Dr. Peter Scardino – Profile Identity

• Full Name: Peter Scardino, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Urology
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Prostate cancer; radical prostatectomy outcomes; prostate cancer prediction models
• Current Role: Long-time chair of the Department of Surgery and senior prostate cancer surgeon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Address: Sidney Kimmel Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers, 353 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065
• Phone: 212-639-2000 (MSK main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: mskcc.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Peter Scardino:

• Prostate cancer diagnosis and staging
• Radical prostatectomy
• Active surveillance decisions
• Outcomes after prostate cancer treatment

Education and training:

• Undergraduate: Yale University
• Medical Degree: Duke University School of Medicine
• Earlier Career: Chaired urology at Baylor College of Medicine before joining MSK

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Urology (American Board of Urology); confirm current status with the ABU public diplomate lookup
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; Weill Cornell Medical College (MSK academic affiliate)

Insurance

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Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Peter Scardino is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Author of the patient book “Dr. Peter Scardino’s Prostate Book”
• Co-developed MSK prostate cancer nomograms used to predict recurrence and survival
• Large body of research on prostate cancer outcomes and screening

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Memorial Sloan Kettering physician profile (mskcc.org)
• American Board of Urology diplomate lookup
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Peter Scardino known for?

Dr. Peter Scardino is known for prostate cancer research and treatment.

Where does Dr. Peter Scardino practice?

He practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, New York.

What conditions does Dr. Peter Scardino treat?

He focuses on prostate cancer and treatment decisions after diagnosis.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Peter Scardino?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center before you visit.

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