Dr. Barbara Pro is a board-certified oncologist with more than 20 years of experience specializing in lymphoma, leukemia, and other hematologic cancers. She earned her medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome and completed advanced oncology training in the United States. Dr. Pro is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell and Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She is known for providing compassionate, patient-focused cancer care and is highly rated for her thorough examinations and attentive bedside manner. Dr. Pro is currently accepting new patients and accepts several major insurance plans including Medicare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare.

About the Doctor

Dr. Barbara Pro is a highly experienced oncologist with more than 20 years of clinical practice specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, particularly lymphoma and chronic leukemia. She earned her medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome and completed advanced training in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Medical Oncology in the United States. Dr. Pro is affiliated with nationally recognized hospitals including NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell and Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

She is widely recognized for her compassionate patient care, thorough evaluations, and expertise in hematologic cancers. Patients frequently praise her attentive bedside manner and the time she dedicates to consultations and follow-up care. Dr. Pro accepts new patients and participates in several major insurance networks including Medicare, Cigna, Blue Cross, and United Healthcare.

Professional Highlights

• More than 20 years of oncology experience
• Expertise in lymphoma and chronic leukemia treatment
• Fellowship-trained in Hematology and Medical Oncology
• Affiliated with nationally ranked cancer hospitals
• Highly rated for patient communication and thorough examinations
• Accepting new patients

Education & Training

Medical School

• Sapienza University of Rome – Doctor of Medicine

Residency

• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
  Residency in Internal Medicine (1994–1997)

Fellowship / Additional Training

• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
  Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology (1997–2000)

Medical Conditions Treated

Dr. Barbara Pro specializes in the treatment of a wide range of cancers and blood disorders. She has extensive expertise in hematologic malignancies and provides comprehensive oncology care tailored to each patient’s condition and treatment goals.

Conditions Commonly Treated

• Lymphoma
• Chronic leukemia
• Leukemia
• Blood cancers
• Hematologic malignancies
• Solid tumors
• Cancer-related complications
• Colon cancer
• Lung cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Gynecological cancers
• Myeloma

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Pro provides advanced oncology evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and cancer treatment planning. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive evidence-based and personalized cancer care.

Procedures & Treatments

• Chemotherapy management
• Cancer consultations and second opinions
• Diagnostic evaluations for cancer
• Blood disorder assessments
• Preventive oncology screenings
• Personalized cancer treatment planning
• Immunotherapy coordination
• Follow-up cancer care
• Hematology evaluations
• Long-term oncology monitoring

Services Offered

Dr. Barbara Pro offers comprehensive oncology and hematology services for patients diagnosed with cancer and blood-related disorders. Her practice focuses on accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and compassionate long-term care. She works collaboratively with specialists and hospital-based cancer programs to ensure patients receive advanced therapies and coordinated treatment.

Patients benefit from detailed consultations, ongoing monitoring, and support throughout every stage of cancer care. Dr. Pro is known for taking time with patients, explaining treatment options clearly, and providing attentive follow-up care.

Oncology Services

• Comprehensive cancer evaluations
• Hematology and oncology consultations
• Personalized treatment planning
• Chemotherapy coordination
• Cancer monitoring and follow-up
• Chronic disease management
• Preventive cancer screenings
• Second-opinion consultations
• Long-term survivorship care
• Multidisciplinary cancer care coordination

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Barbara Pro accepts a variety of major insurance plans. Patients should contact the office directly to verify current participation and coverage details.

Insurance Providers Accepted

• Medicare
• Medicaid
• Cigna
• United Healthcare
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Elevance Health
• Regence Health Plans
• NY State Medicaid
• CMS Medicare

Practice Locations

Location 1

Address:
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

Phone:
1-775-258-5540

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Barbara Pro is affiliated with leading cancer treatment centers and academic medical institutions recognized nationally for excellence in oncology care.

Hospital Affiliations

• NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia and Cornell – New York, NY
• Northwestern Medicine-Northwestern Memorial Hospital – Chicago, IL