Headshot of Dr. Victoria Shklar MD
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT


Languages: English, Russian, Hebrew

Dr. Victoria Shklar

Medical Oncology & Hematology

Victoria Shklar, MD, is a hematologist-oncologist dedicated to advocating for her patients and guiding them through the challenges of their journey. Understanding that every person is different with a unique disease and constellation of health concerns, Dr. Shklar provides personalized care encompassing her patients' physical, mental, and emotional needs.

While obtaining an undergraduate degree in Genetics at Rutgers University, Dr. Shklar became involved in scientific research at molecular biology laboratories. After graduating she continued her study at Princeton University. Later, Dr. Shklar transitioned to clinical research at Memorial-Sloan Kettering Cancer Center where she witnessed the tailoring of new research and clinical trials to individual cases. She saw how research on a molecular level has the potential to aid our understanding of disease and improve treatment, which inspired her to pursue medicine.

Dr. Shklar received her medical degree at the Sackler School of Medicine-Tel Aviv University. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Stony Brook University Hospital and was named Chief Resident in Quality and Safety at the Northport VA Medical Center. Following residency, she completed her Hematology-Oncology Fellowship with New York Cancer & Blood Specialists’ joint fellowship program with John T. Mather Memorial Hospital-Northwell. Dr. Shklar has experience in scholarly activities with publications and poster presentations. She has been involved in the growing field of cardio-oncology by establishing the first cardio-oncology database at Stony Brook University Hospital and subsequently co-authoring a chapter on cancer therapies and cardiac dysfunction in a heart failure textbook.

Dr. Shklar has worked with diverse patients and healthcare professionals in the U.S. and internationally. Her clinical practice covers a broad range of hematological and oncological disorders, but she is particularly interested in breast and gastrointestinal cancers.

She speaks English, Russian, and conversational Hebrew.

Credentials:  MD
Education & Training
   Residency:    Stony Brook University Hospital
    Medical School:    Sackler School of Medicine-Tel Aviv University


NSLIJ-New Hyde Park
Winthrop Hospital

Patient Reviews

  • "Great experience overall. Dr. Shklar puts a sense of comfort in her advisement. Very professional and on-point environment. No negative to note!"
      from Sotirios 5.0 Stars - (2024-10-03)
  • "A true caring professional that listens to patient’s concerns and addresses them"
      from Ron 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-27)
  • "Dr Shklar is the most astute and caring professional we have come across. Cheers to anyone that has the great fortune to have her expertise and personality involved in their health. Thanks, Rigoberto and Ruby Molina"
      from Ruby 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-26)
  • "Dr. Shklar was a warm caring physician. I was excited to meet such a dedicated doctor. Gilda Wolf"
      from Gilda 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-26)
  • "It was my first visit and the doctor was very pleasant"
      from Anthony 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-20)
  • "Great and caring staff. Took care of my needs. They even took me in a few minutes early. Highly recommend."
      from Michael 5.0 Stars - (2024-09-13)
  • "Met with Dr Shklar and had one of the best interactions yet. Dr Shklar doesn't just repeat facts or snippets of information. She doesn't just hear what you say, she listens. She communicates. She answers questions. I found her demeanor to be upbeat and positive. She engaged with me and made me comfortable. I can not hesitate to recommend this doctor enough. Had a very positive experience after bouncing around for awhile trying to get to the root of my issue."
      from Joyce 5.0 Stars - (2024-08-03)
  • "Loved her great dr"
      from Annmarie 5.0 Stars - (2024-07-17)
  • "Dr Shklar was very courteous, patient, assuring and informative. She made me feel very comfortable to ask her questions which she answered confidently. Very great consultation."
      from Neville 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-27)
  • "Dr Shklar properly diagnosed my condition after decades of doctors misdiagnosis of my condition"
      from Louis 5.0 Stars - (2024-06-26)