Dr. Jia Li

Dr. Jia Li, MD, PhD, is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal, hepatobiliary, esophageal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers. She practices at Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack, where she provides state-of-the-art oncologic care to patients on Long Island. As a member of MSK's Gastrointestinal Oncology Service, she works within a multidisciplinary team that includes medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, psychiatrists, oncology nurses, social workers, and dieticians, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive, coordinated care close to home.

Dr. Li is actively involved in clinical research focused on developing new therapies for gastrointestinal cancers. She serves as lead and co-lead author on several early-phase clinical trials investigating novel treatments for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. Her work contributes to expanding the range of therapeutic options available to patients with these challenging malignancies, and she plays a key role in connecting patients at MSK Commack with clinical trials both locally and at MSK's main campus in Manhattan.

In addition to her research contributions, Dr. Li has authored several book chapters on cancer care, reflecting her commitment to advancing medical education and sharing clinical knowledge in the field of gastrointestinal oncology. She takes pride in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and in making the expertise of a leading cancer center accessible to patients in the Long Island community.