Dr. Coit earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency there. A professor of surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, he has been instrumental in developing melanoma treatment protocols. Dr. Coit has received numerous accolades, such as the Society of Surgical Oncology’s James Ewing Medal, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of surgeons.
Education
- Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
- Residency: General Surgery at University of Cincinnati Medical Center
- Board Certification: General Surgery
Awards
- Society of Surgical Oncology James Ewing Medal
- ASCO Statesman Award
- American College of Surgeons Distinguished Service Award
Professional Memberships and Affiliation
- Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Clinical Experience
With over 30 years at MSKCC, Dr. Daniel Coit is a leading surgical oncologist specializing in melanoma. He has performed thousands of melanoma surgeries, including sentinel lymph node biopsies and complex dissections. Dr. Coit’s expertise has contributed to refining surgical techniques and guidelines, enhancing patient survival rates, and minimizing recurrence.
Research and Publications
- “Sentinel-lymph-node biopsy in melanoma” New England Journal of Medicine, 2014
- “Prognostic significance of sentinel lymph node biopsy in thin melanoma” Annals of Surgery, 2012
- “A nomogram predicting the probability of lymph node metastasis in thin melanoma” Annals of Surgical Oncology, 2011
Dr. Daniel G. Coit, MD
Surgical Oncologist
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Dr. Coit earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed his general surgery residency there. A professor of surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, he has been instrumental in developing melanoma treatment protocols. Dr. Coit has received numerous accolades, such as the Society of Surgical Oncology’s James Ewing Medal, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of surgeons.