Dr. Amy Xu

Dr. Amy Xu, MD, PhD, is a radiation oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she combines advanced imaging techniques with multidisciplinary collaboration to design personalized treatment plans for each patient. Working closely with surgeons, medical oncologists, and physicists, she develops comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual cancer presentations. Her approach reflects a deep commitment to precision medicine and team-based oncologic care.

Dr. Xu's research focuses on advancing circulating biomarkers to personalize radiation therapy, with the goal of better predicting which patients may benefit from aggressive local therapies. Her work has a particular emphasis on advanced breast cancer and metastatic disease, seeking to improve outcomes for patients facing some of the most challenging clinical scenarios. Through clinical trials at Memorial Sloan Kettering, she works to give patients access to groundbreaking therapies and the latest scientific advances in radiation oncology.

Dr. Xu is deeply committed to patient empowerment and compassionate care, drawing strength from the resilience of patients and their families. She believes in fostering hope and confidence by working as a unified team to fight cancer, and takes pride in offering her patients access to innovative treatment options. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys running, tennis, and chamber music.