Dr. Specht grew up in New York and completed her undergraduate studies at Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY), graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Specht completed her internship, residency, and fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia University). She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (Hematology and Oncology subspecialties).
Dr. Specht is currently the Medical Director of Operations for the Oncology Service line, Medical Director for the Breast Cancer Program, and serves as Vice Chair for the Physician Liaison Committee.
When not with patients, she enjoys exercising, reading, and spending time with her family exploring Ohio. She has a beautiful, blended family of five boys, two dogs and a cat that keeps her busy, particularly during youth baseball season!