
Overview
Veena John, MD, is the System Head for GYN/Medical Oncology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, she maintains an active practice caring for patients with gynecologic cancers where she focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based multi-disciplinary care. In conjunction with physicians in Surgical Oncology, she pioneered a multi-disciplinary team approach for gynecologic oncology patients at the R.J. Zuckerberg Cancer Center where her practice is based. Dr. John is a highly experienced principal investigator for industry sponsored Phase I, II and III clinical trials in gynecologic oncology. She is the site principal investigator for the NRG cooperative group for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute and co-chair of the protocol review monitoring committee. Dr. John earned her medical degree from Christian Medical College in India, where she also completed her internal medicine internship. She completed her internal medicine residency at Flushing Medical Center and fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at North Shore University Hospital. She is an active member of the Society for Gynecologic Oncology, Society for Immunotherapy in Cancer, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Society of Hematology as well as a member of the Ovarian Cancer committee for the national Gynecologic Oncology Group.
Dr. John is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor, and Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
Dr. John is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
450 Lakeville Road, Entrance B, Lake Success, NY 11042
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. John 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.
10 Clinical Trials
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
Jonathan Kolitz, MD, FACP, is Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. An expert in malignant hematology, he is the System Head for Malignant Hematology for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute where he guides the clinical care and research activities of faculty and fellows. Board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Dr. Kolitz has been a member of the Leukemia Core Committee of the CALGB/Alliance since 1993. He has focused on the development, conduct and publication of innovative clinical trials for the treatment of hematologic malignancies, especially acute leukemia. He has been principal investigator for numerous novel drug trials and has been involved in multiple national and international collaborations, leading to over 200 publications. As an attending physician at the Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Kolitz focuses on providing compassionate, personalized, evidence-based care. Dr. Kolitz earned his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Hematology and Medical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. Kolitz is an active member of the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Kolitz is highly rated in 48 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemia, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Kolitz is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Medical Oncology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Hematology. Dr. Kolitz is currently accepting new patients.
New York Queens Medicine And Surgery, P.C.
Giuseppe Giaccone is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Flushing, New York. Dr. Giaccone is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Tissue Biopsy.
Northwell Health Center For Advanced Medicine, RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center
The Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Research and Treatment Program has become a landmark for CLL patients worldwide. Dr. Kanti Rai has been involved in diagnosing and treating CLL for almost 40 years and the staging system that bears his name came out of his early breakthrough research. His particular areas of interest are: natural history of CLL, improving prognostic features of this disease and developing newer strategies of therapy which are hypothesis-driven. Dr. Rai is an active member of the International Workshop on CLL (iwCLL) and Dr. Keating s Global CLL Foundation. He is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). In 2006, Dr. Rai served as the President of ASH. He was the recipient of ASCO s David Karnofsky Memorial Award in 2012. In 2013, Dr. Rai was honored with the iwCLL David Galton award. In 2014 he was presented with ASH s Wallace H. Coulter Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Rai is the Joel Finkelstein Cancer Foundation Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Molecular Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, Manhasset, NY. Dr. Rai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Leukemia, and Richter Syndrome. Dr. Rai is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Rai is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Veena S. John
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Veena S. John?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Veena S. John 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. Veena S. John a top-rated expert for Ovarian Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Veena S. John is classified as an Elite expert for Ovarian 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. Veena S. John specialize in?
While Dr. Veena S. John is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Ovarian Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, and Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Veena S. John participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Veena S. John has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ovarian Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Veena S. John's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Veena S. John accept my insurance?
Dr. Veena S. John 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
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- Elite
- Ovarian CancerDr. John isElite. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Distinguished
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Cervical CancerDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Cancer.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Endometrial CancerDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Endometrial Stromal SarcomaDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the CervixDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Cervix.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. John isDistinguished. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Advanced
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. John isAdvanced. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Vulvar CancerDr. John isAdvanced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. John isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- AgranulocytosisDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AnemiaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AngiosarcomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Colorectal CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- DICER1 SyndromeDr. John isExperienced. Learn about DICER1 Syndrome.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GanglioneuroblastomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroblastoma.
- GanglioneuromaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency
- HemolysisDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Hemolysis.
- Hemolytic AnemiaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Anemia.
- HER2 Negative Breast CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about HER2 Negative Breast Cancer.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Li-Fraumeni SyndromeDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Li-Fraumeni Syndrome.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lung NodulesDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- MelanomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. John isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pernicious AnemiaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Pernicious Anemia.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Rhabdoid TumorDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdoid Tumor.
- Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome
- RhabdomyosarcomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyosarcoma.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. John isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- Teratoma of the MediastinumDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Teratoma of the Mediastinum.
- ThalassemiaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Vaginal CancerDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Vaginal Cancer.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. John isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.

