Arthur L. Levy, MD Named Medical Director for Medical Oncology
For Immediate Release
Date: 2/16/07
Contact: Renee Gaudette, (203) 436-8533 or renee.gaudette@yale.edu
New Haven, Conn. - Richard L. Edelson, MD, Director of Yale Cancer Center, has appointed Dr. Arthur Levy to the position of Medical Director for Medical Oncology. In this position, Dr. Levy will be responsible for the clinical activities in the medical oncology practice at Yale Cancer Center.
“Art Levy brings a special blend of uncompromising clinical expertise, organizational skills, teaching prowess, and contagious enthusiasm to the Cancer Center. He is enormously respected by the medical community throughout the State, and beyond, as a paragon oncologist. He will contribute immensely to our capacity to deliver outstanding care to cancer patients and to train the clinical leaders of tomorrow,” Edelson said.
"I am honored and delighted to have Art Levy’s experience and expertise as we continue to expand our clinical practices and clinical investigation’s program here at Yale Cancer Center. Without question, he is the senior statesman of oncology in the State of Connecticut, and his deep commitment, compassion, and dedication to his patients make him the ideal clinical role model. I am confident that he will be a tremendous asset to the section of Medical Oncology and to the Cancer Center," noted Dr. Edward Chu, Chief of Medical Oncology and Deputy Director of Yale Cancer Center.
In addition to his administrative and leadership roles at the Center, Dr. Levy will be actively involved in the training and education of medical students, housestaff, and fellows. As part of this role, he will continue to care for cancer patients with a wide range of diseases, including lymphoma and other hematologic malignancies, as well as solid tumors.
Dr. Levy practiced medical oncology in private practice for the last thirty years as a Partner at Medical Oncology & Hematology, P.C., in New Haven before joining Yale Cancer Center. He also served as an Attending at Yale-New Haven Hospital since 1973 and at The Hospital of St. Raphael since 1974.
He received his undergraduate degree from Columbia College and his Doctor of Medicine degree from The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1966. Dr. Levy completed his Residency in Medicine at Yale-New Haven Medical Center/West Haven VA Hospital. He is the author or coauthor of numerous articles, book chapters, and reviews, including several on hematological malignancies.
Yale Cancer Center is one of a select network of 39 comprehensive cancer centers in the country designated by the National Cancer Institute and the only one in Southern New England. Bringing together the resources of Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Yale University School of Medicine, its mission encompasses patient care, research, cancer prevention and control, community outreach, and education. For more information on the Center, please go to www.yalecancercenter.org