Dr. Scott N. Gettinger

Doctor Overview

Dr. Scott N. Gettinger is a medical oncologist at Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven. He serves as the chief of thoracic medical oncology there. He is also a professor of internal medicine at Yale School of Medicine. He focuses on lung cancer treatment and research.

Dr. Gettinger's clinical practice covers other chest cancers, including mesothelioma. He is also a co-investigator on multiple clinical trials related to lung cancer and immunotherapy. As a result of his research, Dr. Gettinger has co-authored more than 100 medical publications.

Doctor Fast Facts

Main Specialty: Medical Oncology

Other Interests & Specialties: Brachytherapy, internal medicine, lung cancer, mesothelioma, radiofrequency ablation and thoracic cancer.

Certifications, Awards & Accolades: Board Certified in Medical Oncology

Education & Experience:

• Medical Degree from Brooklyn College
• Residency at Beth Israel Medical Center
• Fellowship at Beth Israel Medical Center

Publications

Activity of Brigatinib in Patients With Crizotinib-Resistant ALK-positive Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer According to ALK Fusion and Mutation Status. Clin Lung Cancer. 2025 Nov;26(7):e503-e513.e11.

Phase II Trial of Afatinib in Patients With EGFR-Mutated Solid Tumors Excluding Lung Cancer: Results From NCI-MATCH ECOG-ACRIN Trial (EAY131) Subprotocol A. JCO Precis Oncol. 2024 Jul;8:e2300725.