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Wakenda K. Tyler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
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Specialties
Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Oncology,

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iconAbout Wakenda K. Tyler, MD

Wakenda K. Tyler, MD, MPH specializes in the treatment of benign and malignant tumors of the bones and soft tissues in patients of all ages. As a musculoskeletal oncologist, Dr. Tyler's practice is focused on the non-operative and operative management of primary soft tissue and bone cancers, sarcomas, and metastatic bone cancer. Dr. Tyler's goal is to provide compassionate surgical care that achieves cure of cancer whenever possible by leveraging the latest advances in non-operative management, minimally invasive, and reconstructive surgical techniques. When cure is not possible she strives to achieve pain control and improve function as best as possible for every patient.

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Board Certifications

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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iconEducation

  • Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • Internship: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
  • Residency: Hospital for Special Surgery

iconTitles & Positions

  • Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at CUMC
  • Chief, Orthopedic Oncology Service

iconHospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester