Dr. Nai-kong Cheung MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1275 York Ave New York NY, 10021About
I am a pediatric oncologist who specializes in immunologic approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancers. My main focus is the treatment of neuroblastoma, a tumor that arises from pr ...
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Treatments
- Cancer, Immunotherapy
Professional Memberships
- Member American Association for Cancer Research
- Member American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Member Society for Biological Therapy
- Member Society for Pediatric Research
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