Or Kalchiem-Dekel

Dr. Or Kalchiem-Dekel is an Assistant Professor and Interventional Pulmonologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), specializing in minimally invasive procedures for lung cancer and pleural diseases. He focuses on robotic-assisted bronchoscopy to diagnose and treat pulmonary lesions, emphasizing safety and efficacy advancements. His clinical roles include treating lung cancer, pulmonary nodules, and pleural effusions using techniques like robotic bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), and ablation.

Education & Training:

• MD from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
• Internal Medicine Residency at Soroka University Medical Center, Israel
• Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at University of Maryland Medical Center
• NIH Academic Research Track in Advanced Pulmonary Medicine
• Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship at MSKCC

Research & Awards: Dr. Kalchiem-Dekel's research explores robotic bronchoscopy innovations, including 3D fluoroscopy and lung biopsy safety. He has received awards such as the 2019 Respiratory Young Investigators’ Forum Award and the 2019 Metropolitan DC Thoracic Society Best Basic Science Research Award. His work addresses challenges in lung transplantation bleeding prevention and RET inhibitor-induced complications.

Publications: His recent articles focus on robotic bronchoscopy advancements, chylothorax management during targeted therapy, and the impact of COVID-19 on pulmonology training. These studies highlight technical innovations and clinical safety in interventional pulmonology.

Affiliations: Active at MSKCC’s David H. Koch Center and main campus, he collaborates across pulmonary and oncology services. No disclosed external financial interests are noted.