Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cherng, Medical Oncologist in New York, NY?
Dr. Hua-Jay ?Jeff? Cherng is an assistant professor of medicine in the lymphoma program in the Division of Hematology and Oncology. He earned his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University and completed internal medicine residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He subsequently trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center for his hematology and oncology fellowship. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. Cherng is a clinical investigator who researches non-invasive response assessment tools such as biomarkers and imaging to predict outcomes of lymphoma patients. His focus is on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), fragments of genetic material shed by lymphomas that can be sequenced and tracked to measure molecular response and minimal residual disease. His work on ctDNA and PET scans in lymphoma has led to publications in high-impact journals including Blood, Blood Advances, American Journal of Hematology, and British Journal of Haematology. He has earned abstract merit awards from the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and Pan Pacific Lymphoma Conference. His accomplishments during fellowship earned him a Waun Ki Hong Award for Achievement in Clinical Investigation. He has participated in the Academy of Next Wave of Investigators for non-Hodgkin?s lymphoma and the American Society of Hematology Clinical Research Training Institute. His research on ctDNA has been funded by a Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award and Career Development Award as well as a NIH/NCI R03 Small Research Grant. He is a member of the SWOG Lymphoma Working Group and Committee. Dr. Cherng?s designs clinical trials with treatment guided by ctDNA; this would allow for treatment de-escalation in good responders to minimize toxicity and escalation in poor responders to maximize chance for durable remissions. Dr. Cherng sees patients with all types of lymphoma with an emphasis on aggressive non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphomas. He treats patients with standard-of-care treatments as well as on clinical trial protocols.
WebsiteWhat languages does Dr. Cherng speak?
Dr. Cherng and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
What conditions does Dr. Cherng treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Cherng diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Cherng. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Lymphoma
- DLBCL
- Aggressive B-cell Lymphoma
- Diffuse B-cell Lymphoma
- Lymphatic Cancer
- Lymphoma in Organs
- NHL
ICD-10 Codes:
- C8330: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, unspecified site
- C8338: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, lymph nodes of multiple sites
- C8339: Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, extranodal and solid organ sites
- C8599: Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, unspecified, extranodal and solid organ sites
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder
- Immune System and Disorder
- PTLD
- Lymphoma after transplant
- Transplant-related lymphoproliferation
ICD-10 Codes:
- D47Z1: Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD)
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Does Dr. Cherng accept my insurance?
Dr. Cherng accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cherng accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Cherng in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Healthfirst
MagnaCare Rx
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cherng's office located?
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue
Floor G
New York, NY 10032
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Cherng's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cherng's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558724831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cherng?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cherng
What is Dr. Hua-Jay Cherng's specialty?
Dr. Cherng is a Medical Oncologist near New York, NY. An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options. Contact Dr. Cherng to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hua-Jay Cherng affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cherng is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Hua-Jay Cherng accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Hua-Jay Cherng is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hua-Jay Cherng offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cherng's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hua-Jay Cherng?
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