Dr. Leonard B.Saltz

Dr. Leonard Saltz, MD, is a preeminent medical oncologist and a leading authority in the treatment of colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers. He serves as Chief of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) and holds a professorship at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Saltz earned his medical degree from Yale University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Yale–New Haven Hospital, followed by fellowship training at Stanford University and MSKCC. Board-certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine, he has devoted his career to advancing cancer care through clinical excellence, translational research, and health policy leadership.