Jason Zittel

Jason Zittel, M.D., serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine within the Hematology/Oncology division at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Geriatric Medicine, he practices at the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center and Noyes Memorial Hospital, specializing in comprehensive care for older adult cancer patients through UR Medicine and Accountable Health Partners.

His educational background includes:

• MD from Pennsylvania State College of Medicine (2012)
• Internal Medicine Residency at University of Rochester Medical Center (2012-2015)
• Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center (2016-2017)
• Hematology & Oncology Fellowship at University of Rochester Medical Center (2017-2019)

Dr. Zittel's research centers on geriatric oncology with emphasis on geriatric assessment implementation, rural health disparities, and cancer survivorship challenges in older adults. His work examines self-perceived age, comorbidity patterns, sleep disturbances, and symptom clusters to optimize treatment decisions. He actively develops telehealth assessment models and investigates barriers to clinical trial participation among rural cancer survivors.

His publication trends (2017-2025) reveal increasing focus on rural health equity, geriatric assessment integration into routine oncology practice, and caregiver support systems. Recent work emphasizes practical implementation frameworks and pandemic-responsive care models.

His scientific recognition includes:

• The Elaine and Irwin Karron Memorial Prize for Excellence in Geriatrics (2018)
• BJ Kennedy Award for Best Poster (2018)

As an Assistant Professor, Dr. Zittel mentors medical trainees in geriatric oncology principles and contributes to national initiatives through the Cancer and Aging Research Group (CARG). His clinical work focuses on individualized care planning that addresses both cancer treatment and holistic patient needs.

He collaborates with the Cancer and Aging Research Group's Clinical Implementation Core and participates in multidisciplinary teams at the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center, developing protocols for geriatric assessment integration across community and academic settings.