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Jennifer Ma, MD

Radiation Oncologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Skin cancer and conditions
  • Melanoma
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Languages: English
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Radiation Oncologist
Get To Know Me

I am a radiation oncologist who treats people for lung cancer, skin cancer, and head and neck cancers. I see patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau on Long Island.

Using advanced radiation therapy techniques, I strive to precisely target tumors, minimize side effects, and personalize treatments to meet the unique needs of each patient.

I was driven to pursue a career in oncology after seeing the impact cancer had on my own family. This gave me a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. This fuels my commitment to improving the care we provide as well as the outcomes we achieve.

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In addition to my clinical work, I am deeply involved in research aimed at improving cancer treatment. My research explores how genetic changes influence the immune system and affect responses to radiation and immunotherapy. By studying these interactions, I aim to develop strategies that make tumors more sensitive to radiation and harness the immune system to better fight cancer. My goal is to bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to the clinic, so my patients can directly benefit from the latest advances in cancer care.

As a Long Island native, I feel honored to care for the community where I grew up. I am committed to providing patients with access to the same world-class treatments and clinical trials available at our Manhattan locations, but closer to home.

It is a privilege to guide patients and their families through a cancer diagnosis, and I am committed to providing care that is both compassionate and informed by the latest research. By combining expertise with empathy, I aim to help my patients achieve the best possible outcomes and maintain their quality of life.

My Role at MSK

A radiation oncologist is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer with radiation.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Skin cancer and conditions
  • Melanoma
  • Head and neck cancers
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residencies

  • Transitional Year Internship, Amita Saint Francis Hospital
  • Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Awards and Honors

  • Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2024)
  • Extramural Research Training Award, National Cancer Institute (2022, 2024)
  • Conquer Cancer Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology/Conquer Cancer Foundation (2022)
  • Resident Research Award, Radiological Society of North America (2022)
  • Harold and Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research Award for Excellence, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2019)

Insurance Information

Understanding your insurance options is an important part of managing your cancer care. We have relationships with many common healthcare providers and plans.

Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage (Medicare Choice PPO Network and VIP Prime Network Only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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If you don't have health insurance or are worried that your care may not be fully covered, our financial assistance programs may be able to help.

If you have questions about insurance, call us at 646-497-9176.

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Contact and Location

Dr. Ma sees patients at one location.

Office Phone
Location
Uniondale, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau
1101 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale NY 11553
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Colleagues

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.

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Clinical Trials

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Find a Clinical Trial for You

Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Ma’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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