Karen Tedesco, M.D.
Karen Tedesco, M.D.
Specialties
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Sub-Specialties
Breast
Genetics
Locations
Albany Cancer Center
400 Patroon Creek Blvd., Suite 1
Albany, NY 12206
Phone: (518) 489-0044
Amsterdam Cancer Center
1700 Riverfront Center
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Phone: (518) 843-0020
Leadership
- Director, NYOH Hereditary Cancer Risk Assessment Program
- Vice President, NYOH Board of Directors
- Member, US Oncology Breast Cancer Research Committee
- Member, US Oncology Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing Steering Committee
Professional Education
- Bachelor of Science Degree – Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
- Medical Degree—SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse (Upstate Medical University)
- Internship—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- Residency—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
- Fellowship in Hematology Oncology – Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Certification
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Board Certified in Hematology
- Board Certified in Medical Oncology
Honors and Awards
- Magna Cum Laude, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY
- University of Michigan House Officer Research Award
- William J. Williams Award in Internal Medicine
- AMWA Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Citation
- SPORE (Specialized Program of Research Excellence) student grant
Memberships and Affiliations
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Society of Hematology
- Medical Society of the State of New York
- Upstate New York Society of Medical Oncology and Hematology
Personal
Dr. Tedesco is married to a gastroenterologist and has three children. A former competitive gymnast, she enjoys fitness, running, travel and spending time with family and friends. She also plays an active role in local cancer education events.