Kit L. Cheng
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

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.

Graduate Institution

State University Of New York At Buffalo

Residency

North Shore University Hospital

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

North Shore University Hospital
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Glen Cove Hospital
Katz Institute For Women's Health
Cancer Institute

Languages Spoken

English
Cantonese

Gender

Female

Awards

Patients' Choice Award Recipient (2024)

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Capital District Physicians Health
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CenterLight Healthcare
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Cigna
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EmblemHealth
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Health First
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Northwell Health
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UnitedHealthcare
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VNS Health
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Center for Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
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.

Breast Cancer

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

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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.

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