Joshua K. Sabari, MD

I grew up in Brooklyn, New York and was interested in science and problem solving from an early age. As a child, I loved taking things apart so I could figure out how they worked. During my undergraduate education, I majored in philosophy where I studied ethics and shared decision making. It was this same passion, partnered with my compassion for others, that inspired me to attend medical school and ultimately choose the specialty of oncology.

At NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, I specialize in caring for people who have lung cancers, including non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. I understand that a cancer diagnosis is frightening, and navigating treatment can be overwhelming. I believe that every person should be treated as an individual and receive personalized treatment and care. My goal is to help guide patients and their families through treatment so they feel comfortable, supported, and confident in their care.

I work closely with a team of cancer specialists to deliver advanced treatments with a compassionate and patient-centered focus. Together, we strive to fight cancer and minimize its physical symptoms, so everyone under our care can spend their lives doing what matters most to them.

My research focuses on developing new treatments for people with lung cancers. My goal is to develop biomarker-driven clinical trials that offer patients unprecedented access to novel therapies and personalized treatments. I aim to better understand why people develop cancer and to create innovative ways to harness the body’s immune system to fight cancer.