Christian Grommes, MD - MSK Neuro-Oncologist & Early Drug Development Specialist

Neurology practices in Midtown tend to cluster near the hospitals, but subspecialists often set up shop where the rent is still high but the foot traffic is quieter. Christian Grommes, MD, fits that pattern—neuro-oncology and early drug development don’t need a storefront.

His office is at 160 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022, a limestone slab between Third and Lexington that looks like every other medical suite in the neighborhood. The building has the usual mix of orthopedists, dermatologists, and the occasional internist, all sharing the same elevator bank and the same view of the East River if you crane your neck.

Grommes focuses on tumors of the brain and spine, plus experimental therapies that haven’t yet made it to standard protocols. Patients who need a second opinion on a glioblastoma, or who qualify for a phase-I trial, end up here. The phone number is (347) 798-9910—easier to remember than the address, and usually answered by someone who can triage the urgency.

For directions, the map link is here. Bring the referral paperwork; the front desk will ask for it.