Dr. Michael P. La Quaglia is a dedicated pediatric surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of children and adolescents with cancer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he holds the Joseph H. Burchenal Chair in Pediatrics. He provides surgical care for a broad range of pediatric malignancies, including Wilms' tumors, neuroblastoma, liver tumors, desmoplastic small round cell tumors, sarcomas, melanomas, and thyroid tumors. As part of a team performing more than 500 pediatric cancer surgeries annually, one of the highest volumes of any institution in the world, Dr. La Quaglia brings exceptional expertise in complex and high-risk procedures, including surgery for neuroblastoma, desmoplastic small round cell tumors, and intricate liver and thyroid operations. He is also committed to applying minimally invasive techniques such as thoracoscopy and laparoscopy whenever possible, helping patients recover more quickly and return to normal activities.
Why they are a top doctor
Research papers · PubMed
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Published, peer-reviewed work, the clearest public measure of expertise in a specialty.
Known for
Minimally invasive surgery and thoracoscopy
The distinction that sets them apart from other pediatric surgeons.
Specializes in
Laparoscopic surgery
A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general surgeon.
Background
Education
Medical school: MD, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Residency: General Surgery - Massachusetts General Hospital · Pediatric Surgery - Children's Hospital Medical Center
Fellowship: Cardiothoracic Surgery - Regional Thoracic Centre · Vascular Surgery - Massachusetts General Hospital · Surgery - Harvard Medical School