
Overview
Dr. Waina Cheng is a medical oncologist hematologist dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and blood disorders. Her primary interest is in breast and colon cancer. She also has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating benign blood conditions. Dr Cheng is board-certified in hematology and oncology. She completed her residency and fellowship training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. She received her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Before joining Atlantic Medical Oncology, Dr. Cheng served as assistant professor of clinical medicine at Lincoln Medical Center, affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. There, she strived to provide quality cancer care for the underserved immigrant population of the South Bronx community. For her work there, she was awarded a scholarship from the Susan G. Komen and Conquer Cancer Foundation for her commitment to practicing in a medically underserved population. To better improve coordination of care for cancer patients, she served as quality improvement liaison in the cancer committee. Dr. Cheng currently serves as chair of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer-accredited Cancer Committee at Newton Medical Center. She maintains professional membership in the American Society of Clinical Oncology, is a part of the Atlantic Medical Group and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Dr. Cheng is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Dr. Cheng is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
89 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ 07871
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. Waina Cheng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Waina Cheng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Waina Cheng by calling their office at 973-940-8780. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Waina Cheng a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Waina Cheng is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal 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. Waina Cheng specialize in?
While Dr. Waina Cheng is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Waina Cheng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Waina Cheng has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Waina Cheng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Waina Cheng accept my insurance?
Dr. Waina Cheng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-940-8780 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
- Colorectal CancerDr. Cheng isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Polycythemia VeraDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Polycythemia Vera.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Urothelial CancerDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Urothelial Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acquired AgranulocytosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Agranulocytosis.
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia with Maturation
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
- Adult Immune ThrombocytopeniaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Alpha ThalassemiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Alpha Thalassemia.
- Alpha Thalassemia X-Linked Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- AnemiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Aplastic AnemiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Aplastic Anemia.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bladder CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Breast CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cerebral Amyloid AngiopathyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy.
- Childhood Acute Myeloid LeukemiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL).
- Chronic Familial NeutropeniaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Familial Neutropenia.
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL).
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Endometrial CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Endometrial Cancer.
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma.
- Essential ThrombocythemiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Essential Thrombocythemia.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Follicular LymphomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Lymphoma.
- Gastric LymphomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Lymphoma.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia SyndromeDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma Thrombocytopenia Syndrome.
- Hereditary Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic TelangiectasiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia.
- Idiopathic NeutropeniaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Neutropenia.
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP).
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Large-Cell Immunoblastic LymphomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Immunoblastic Lymphoma.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- LeukemiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Leukemia.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphoid HyperplasiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Lymphoid Hyperplasia.
- Malignant Mixed Mullerian TumorDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor.
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL).
- MelanomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma.
- MesenchymomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Metastatic Pleural TumorDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Pleural Tumor.
- Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
- Multiple MyelomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Myeloma.
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
- Non-Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Ovarian CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Cancer.
- Ovarian CarcinosarcomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Ovarian Carcinosarcoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PancreatoblastomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatoblastoma.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Polymorphous Low Grade AdenocarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Polymorphous Low Grade Adenocarcinoma.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Prostate CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Prostate Cancer.
- Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC).
- Richter SyndromeDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Richter Syndrome.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Schnitzler SyndromeDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Schnitzler Syndrome.
- Sertoli-Leydig Cell TumorDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Sertoli-Leydig Cell Tumor.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Smoldering Multiple MyelomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Smoldering Multiple Myeloma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Testicular Yolk Sac TumorDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Yolk Sac Tumor.
- ThalassemiaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Thalassemia.
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- Undifferentiated Pleomorphic SarcomaDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma.
- Virilizing Ovarian TumorDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Virilizing Ovarian Tumor.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Vulvar CancerDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Vulvar Cancer.
- Wilms TumorDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Wilms Tumor.
- WT1-Related Wilms Tumor SyndromesDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes.