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Megan A. Baumgart, M.D.

Megan A. Baumgart, M.D.

Hematology & Oncology , Cancer

4.9 out of 5 stars
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About Me

I chose the field of oncology because I want to help patients through one of the most difficult experiences a person can have.

Cancer treatment requires a team approach involving the patient, medical oncologist, nurses and support staff, as well as other medical teams such as radiation oncolo...
I chose the field of oncology because I want to help patients through one of the most difficult experiences a person can have.

Cancer treatment requires a team approach involving the patient, medical oncologist, nurses and support staff, as well as other medical teams such as radiation oncology and surgery who are often part of a patient's care. I work with patients to help them understand the overall treatment plan – especially the role of chemotherapy in the treatment of their disease – and support them throughout the course of treatment.

I am optimistic about the future of cancer treatment and want to work towards finding new and better treatment strategies for lung and head and neck cancers through the development of our clinical trials program. We currently have several clinical trials evaluating the role of immunotherapy for the treatment of metastatic head and neck cancers open for enrollment, as well as other clinical trials focused on answering important questions regarding the management of these diseases.

Conditions I Treat

- Small cell lung cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
- Head and neck cancers
- Thyroid cancer

Certified Specialties

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Medical Oncology, Yale New Haven Hospital. 2011 - 2014

Residency, Internal Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital. 2008 - 2010

Internship, Internal Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital. 2007 - 2008

Education

MD | Albany Medical College. 2007

Awards

Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar. 2019

Annual Award for Outstanding Oncology Research. 2014

Albany Medical College- Distinction in Biomedical Ethics. 2007

Research

Clinical Trials

A Randomized Phase III Trial of Chemo-Immunotherapy vs Immunotherapy Alone for the Vulnerable Older Adult With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: The ACHIEVE Study

Lead Researcher: Megan A Baumgart

This phase III trial compares the effect of adding chemotherapy to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) versus immunotherapy alone in treating patients with stage IIIB-IV lung cancer. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help...

LUNGMAP: A Master Protocol To Evaluate Biomarker-Driven Therapies And Immunotherapies In Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (Lung-Map Screening Study)

Lead Researcher: Megan A Baumgart

This screening and multi-sub-study randomized phase II/III trial will establish a method for genomic screening of similar large cancer populations followed by assigning and accruing simultaneously to a multi-sub-study hybrid Master Protocol (Lung-MAP...

Publications

Journal Articles

PUB031 PRIMAL: A Phase 1b Study of PEGPH20 plus Docetaxel in Patients with Previously Treated Hyaluronan (HA)-High Advanced NSCLC

Baumgart, M.; Bazhenova, L.; Haggstrom, D.; Baranda, J.; Belani, C.

Journal of Thoracic Oncology. 2017; 12(1): S1465.

Phase 1b study of the mammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor sirolimus in combination with nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel in patients with advanced solid tumors.

Abu-Khalaf MM, Baumgart MA, Gettinger SN, Doddamane I, Tuck DP, Hou S, Chen N, Sullivan C, Lezon-Geyda K, Zelterman D, Hatzis C, Deshpande H, Digiovanna MP, Azodi M, Schwartz PE, Harris LN

Cancer.. 2015 June 1121 (11):1817-26. Epub 02/03/2015.

New molecular targets on the horizon in non-small cell lung cancer

Baumgart, M.

American Journal of Hematology and Oncology. 2015; 11(6): 10-13.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Dr Baumgart is great as well as her NP and nurses! They all listen and hear me!

Oct 30, 2024

5.0 stars

Doctor informed me of test results and what next tests to be arranged

Oct 27, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent, satisfying discusasion of Treatment .

Oct 14, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Baumgart is the total package. She ver clearly and honestly shared the results of a recent CT Scan, explained fully the treatment options, and did so in a sensitive, caring manner.

Oct 09, 2024

5.0 stars

My provider is the best. Easy to talk to and offers me choices to help me make decisions

Sep 09, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr.'s Baumgart website attests to her competence, interest in research regarding new cancer treatment options, and very favorable patient reviews. I found her to be a very good communicator, superb listener, and a person who truly cares.

Jul 24, 2024

5.0 stars

Caring, special treatment

Jul 24, 2024

5.0 stars

I love Dr. Baumgart even though I cant spell

Jul 22, 2024

5.0 stars

I couldn't ask for a better team !!!!

Jun 30, 2024

5.0 stars

My husband & I are very pleased with Dr. Baumgart

May 27, 2024