Matthew R Gallitto, MD

Dr. Matthew Gallitto is a radiation oncologist and Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology practicing at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology with highest honors from New York University, medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and PhD from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. He completed his residency training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Gallitto is active in NRG Oncology, American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and Children’s Oncology Group (COG). His clinical interests focus on pediatric and brain cancers. He leads a laboratory focusing on the identification of novel therapies that synergize with radiation therapy as well as novel methods to overcome the blood-brain barrier to treat pediatric brain cancer. He was a recipient of ASCO Young Investigator and Radiological Society of North America Research Awards.