Shun Yu, MD

During medical school, one of my close relatives was diagnosed with cancer. After seeing firsthand the life-changing impact it had on him and his loved ones, I developed a deep empathy for people who go through this experience. Moreover, I saw how his doctors cared for him with skill and dedication, becoming his most trusted advisers and advocates and guiding him on this difficult journey. I knew then that cancer care would be my calling in life.

It is my personal mission to provide my patients with the attention and support that each of them deserves. I make sure to take time to listen to every concern, explain every test result, and answer every question. I understand the anxiety that follows a new diagnosis of cancer, and I make every effort to see new patients as soon as possible to answer all their questions.

As an oncologist at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, I specialize in managing cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, including colon cancer, rectal cancer, esophageal cancer, stomach cancer, pancreatic cancer, and liver cancer. I am well trained in the latest treatments, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies. My team and I take pride in finding the optimal treatment for our patients, because every patient is different, and every cancer is different. By analyzing the genetic composition of each cancer, we craft a personalized treatment plan that optimizes each patient’s chances of success.

I am passionate about improving cancer care for future generations. Throughout my career, I have witnessed how technology has been leveraged to improve the quality of modern medicine. My research focuses on cancer outcomes and using technology to advance cancer care.

I am a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the first author of articles published in multiple journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, JMIR Cancer, and JAMA Internal Medicine.