Dr. Ira J.Dunkel

Dr. Ira J. Dunkel, MD, is a pediatric oncologist on the MSK Kids team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, specializing in the care of children, teenagers, and young adults with brain and eye tumors. His clinical focus includes medulloblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor in children, and retinoblastoma, a rare eye tumor affecting children. He also treats children and teenagers with melanoma and children and adults with Langerhans cell histiocytosis, a rare white blood cell disorder. Known for his patient-centered approach, Dr. Dunkel tailors treatment to individual needs, guiding patients and families through complex decision-making with the goal of achieving cure while preserving the highest possible quality of life.