
Overview
Kit Cheng, MD, is the Program Director of the Medical Oncology and Hematology Fellowship Program for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute. In this role, she is committed to the recruitment and education of future generations of physicians. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, she is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As an attending physician based at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Cheng specializes in breast cancer and gynecology oncology, namely cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and vaginal cancer. She is a principal investigator and sub principal investigator in multiple breast and gynecologic oncology clinical trials. She maintains an active medical practice focusing on compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. Dr. Cheng earned her medical degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She trained in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology at North Shore University Hospital where she was also Chief Fellow. Dr. Cheng is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and is fluent in Cantonese and English.
Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, Lake Success, NY 11042
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Cheng has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kit L. Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kit L. Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kit L. Cheng by calling their office at 516-734-8900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kit L. Cheng a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kit L. Cheng is classified as an Distinguished expert for Breast Cancer, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Kit L. Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Kit L. Cheng is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Kit L. Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kit L. Cheng has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Kit L. Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kit L. Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Kit L. Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-734-8900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Advanced
- Endometrial CancerDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Ovarian CancerDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Experienced
- AgranulocytosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
- Bone TumorDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
