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Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE

Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE

Integrative Medicine Specialist

4.8 | 53 reviews

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pain
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety

My Specialties

  • Integrative medicine
  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal remedies
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Get to Know Me

I am an integrative medicine specialist, board-certified family physician, and licensed acupuncturist who is dedicated to the health and well-being of people with cancer. By combining Eastern and Western approaches, I specialize in helping my patients manage symptoms that may arise from their treatments, including pain, fatigue, insomnia, hot flashes, anxiety, and depression.

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As Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering, I work with a team of extremely talented and dedicated integrative medicine physicians and integrative health experts, including massage therapists, acupuncturists, mind-body specialists, and music and dance therapists. Together, we address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients, survivors, and their families. We strive to help them develop holistic treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based complementary therapies with conventional cancer treatment to improve their experiences and outcomes. 

In addition to our clinical work, we collaborate with scientists and clinicians at MSK. We aim to lead the world in the discovery, translation, and dissemination of integrative health therapies, with the ultimate goal of developing evidence-based integrative oncology as part of standard care. My research centers on investigating the mechanisms, effects, and integration of complementary and integrative health therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, massage, and herbs for symptom management among cancer patients and survivors. I have received funding from the National Cancer Institute, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the American Cancer Society, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and the Department of Defense. As President of the Society for Integrative Oncology, I work with 458 members from 19 countries to advance evidence-based, comprehensive, integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

What I Do at MSK

An integrative medicine specialist is a doctor with special training in therapies and treatments that go along with cancer care. They include services such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and yoga, and also are called complementary medicine.

  • Chief, Integrative Medicine Service
  • Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pain
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Neuropathy
  • Hot flashes
  • Nausea
  • Sleep problems
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
  • Symptoms and side effects

My Specialties

  • Integrative medicine
  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal remedies
  • Healthy lifestyle changes
  • Managing symptoms of cancer treatment
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  • MSCE, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Residencies

  • Somerset Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Fellowships

  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • President, Society for Integrative Oncology

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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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

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

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

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

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Metroplus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

City Employee Health Plans (Gold and Gold Care)

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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Contact and Location

Dr. Mao sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center
205 East 64th Street New York NY 10022
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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. Mao’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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Patient Reviews

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4.8 53 reviews

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  • 4.8 Trusts Provider with Care
  • 4.9 Provider Listened Carefully
  • 4.8 Likelihood of Recommending Provider
Dec 18, 2024

Dr. Mao is extremely competent and caring doctor!

Dec 11, 2024

Dr Mao& his assistant & front Desk, are kind , attentive people who always treat me well, & I have only good things to say about my experience!

Dec 11, 2024

Dr Mao and Dr Sun were both so positive, helpful, professional, respectful, and knowledgeable. They both helped me to feel hopeful and confident as I go forward with my treatments. I appreciated hearing about Dr. Sun's studies and presentation of papers in integrative medicine Dr. Mao was so knowledgeable and presented therapies with such enthusiasm and confidence. I am more hopeful and confident after this visit. Thank you!

Nov 27, 2024

Great experience giving me hope to deal with my issues. Everyone was fantastic and I would recommend Dr. Mao for anyone interested in Integrative Medicine .

Nov 11, 2024

The virtual connection took 10 minutes to get established where both parties were on the call and ready to go - very frustrating! After having to wait months to get an appointment and then have it rescheduled by doctor's office multiple times I expected a more professional virtual connection. If there is such difficulty I am inclined to think an in person appointment might be more efficient!

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Disclosures

Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

MSK requires doctors and faculty members to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public.

Jun J. Mao discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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