Dr. Waina Cheng
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 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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.
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- Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia
- 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.
- HemochromatosisDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Hemochromatosis.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- Lung CancerDr. Cheng isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acquired AgranulocytosisDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Acquired Agranulocytosis.
- Acute Mountain SicknessDr. Cheng isExperienced. Learn about Acute Mountain Sickness.
- 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.