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EVAN M. LAPINSKY, MD
SPECIALITY:
HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
PRACTICE NAME:
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY HEMATOLOGY CONSULTANTS, PA
LOCATION: NEWARK
What prompted you to decide to join MSD? It was a natural oncology in Delaware in 2019. I wanted to be involved in the medical community here in Delaware and have the ability to engage with physicians across multiple specialties.
What is your hometown? I grew up in Towson, Maryland and now reside in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
What made you come to Delaware? medical training at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, I chose to join Medical Oncology Hematology Consultants (MOHC). Our practice is located in the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at ChristianaCare in Newark. I wanted to practice general hematology and medical oncology with a focus on patient care, which is my passion. The resources of Helen Graham, including a top-tier community oncology research program, were also a huge factor. Finally, the people at MOHC and at the cancer center were extremely welcoming. I am lucky to have such amazing colleagues.
When did you decide to go into medicine and why? Several of my family members are physicians, so I always had exposure I knew that I wanted a career in health care. But I did not know
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effect real change. By putting these roots into the community early and continually, we hope that these young physicians will complete their three years of training and realize that this feels like home — and that this is the community they want to serve.
When did you decide to go into medicine and why? As a college student, I was in Sri Lanka during the 2004 tsunami, which devastated South Asia. Volunteering in the medical camps during that time left me with a deep dedication to health equity and advocacy, which made family medicine a natural next step.
What do you like to do in your spare time? While COVID has limited many of the things I enjoy doing, I have spent most
Advisory Board Company. I enjoyed helping our hospital clients with the business of health care, but realized after two years that there was something missing: interacting with patients. I left the never looked back.
During my medical training at the University of Virginia and Thomas Jefferson, my passion for taking care of patients and
because of the unique relationship physicians and patients develop. I treat all blood diseases and all types of cancer, but I do cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. People ask me all the time if what I do is emotionally demanding, but I can honestly say that I could not see myself doing anything else.
What do you like to do in your spare time? My wife Chelsea and I have two young children, Owen and Caroline. Family time includes reading, playing, and cooking together, all of which Baltimore sports teams, and playing the guitar.
What would you like to see MSD work on? Obviously, 2020 has been an unprecedented year. I applaud MSD for being a great
all of us, I am hopeful to see life and medicine return closer to normal over the coming months.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I plan to be right here in Delaware, continuing to serve my patients. I aim to take on more leadership roles in my practice, as well as more broadly at Helen Graham and the cancer community. One of the wonderful aspects about practicing oncology is the pace at which progress in research and patient care is made. I know that in 10 years, we will have even better treatments and outcomes for our cancer patients, which gives me great hope.
of the past year exploring the state parks. My favorite experience so far was kayaking through the Bald Cypress trees at Trap Pond State Park.
What would you like to see MSD work on? I would like to see MSD continue to focus on caring for our most vulnerable populations.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I hope that I continue to advance in leadership roles that focus on improving community health outcomes through innovative solutions. More importantly, I plan to always prioritize patient care as a part of my life.
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