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Yee-Ming Melody Cheung, MD, PhD

Endocrinologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Diabetes
  • Pituitary tumors
  • Immunotherapy-induced endocrinopathy
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Languages: English
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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Physician
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I am an endocrinologist who specializes in onco-endocrinology, which is the diagnosis and management of endocrine conditions which arise from cancer treatments. The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs that produce hormones to control and coordinate the body’s metabolism, and I treat conditions that affect this system. I work with patients throughout their cancer treatments so that they achieve the best outcomes.

I see patients at Memorial Hospital and the David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and I believe in using a tailored and targeted approach for each patient.

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As a clinical researcher and investigator, my work focuses on the short- and long-term effects of cancer therapies on the endocrine system. I also develop protocols and treatment plans through multidisciplinary collaboration so that patients receive the best and care based on modern practices.

As the field of onco-endocrinology is rapidly evolving, it important to share knowledge, scientific and clinical data so that we can improve patient care nationally and worldwide. To this end, I serve as co-chair of the Onco-Endocrinology Special Interest Group of the Endocrine Society and work towards advancing the subspecialty at a national level.

Having been educated and trained in Australia prior to establishing practice in the United States, I also possess a unique perspective on the nuances of different healthcare systems. I am passionate about ensuring that people of all backgrounds can access high-quality care.

My Role at MSK

An endocrinologist (EN-doh-krih-NAH-loh-jist) is a doctor with special training in endocrine problems. These disorders affect glands and organs that make hormones, and include diabetes, infertility, and thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary gland problems.

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Diabetes
  • Pituitary tumors
  • Immunotherapy-induced endocrinopathy
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Monash University
  • PhD, University of Melbourne

Residencies

  • Internal Medicine, Monash Health

Awards and Honors

  • Fulbright Future Scholarship, Australian-USA Fulbright Foundation (2020)
  • Health Professional Scholarship, National Heart Foundation of Australia (2019)
  • Research Training Program Scholarship, The University of Melbourne (2019)
  • Higher Degree Scholarship, The Endocrine Society of Australia (2019)

Fellowships

  • Obesity and Clinical Nutrition, Monash Health, Australia
  • Endocrinology, Austin Health, Australia
  • Endocrinology, Eastern Health Australia
  • Onco-Endocrinology Clinical Research Fellowship, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Insurance Information

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Aetna

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Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA and NYC retirees only)

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PPO

Anthem BCBS and other BCBS licensee plans

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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Anthem BCBS Health Plus

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Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

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Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

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HMO, EPO PPO, POS

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Carrum Health

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Cigna

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PPO, POS, HMO

Connecticare

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Emblem

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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

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Emblem Essential

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HMO

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

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PPO, HMO

Empire Essential

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HMO

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

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PPO

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Fidelis

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HMO, EPO

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Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

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HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

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HMO

First Health

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PPO

Healthfirst

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EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

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Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

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HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

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HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

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HMO

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Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

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PPO

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

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

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EPO

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Horizon Medicare Advantage

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PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

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State Government

Magnacare

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PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

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State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

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State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

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Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

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Supplemental

MVP

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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

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TBD

Oscar

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HMO/EPO

Oxford

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PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

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State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

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PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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Contact and Location

Dr. Cheung sees patients at two locations.

Location
New York, NY
David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
530 East 74th Street New York NY 10021
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1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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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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Research and Publications

  1. Cheung YM, Hughes M, Harrod J, Files J, Kirkner G, Buckley L, Lin NU, Tolaney SM, McDonnell ME, Min L. The Effects of Diabetes and Glycemic Control on Cancer Outcomes in Individuals With Metastatic Breast Cancer. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022 Aug 18;107(9):2511-2521. doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgac375. PMID: 35766387; PMCID: PMC9761575.
  2. Hordejuk D, Cheung YM, Wang W, Smith T, Laws E, Kaiser UB, Min L. Long-Term Changes in the Size of Pituitary Microadenomas. Ann Intern Med. 2023 Mar;176(3):298-302. doi: 10.7326/M22-1728. Epub 2023 Feb 28. PMID: 36848656.
  3. Cheung YM, Wang W, McGregor B, Hamnvik OR. Associations between immune-related thyroid dysfunction and efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Immunol Immunother. 2022 Aug;71(8):1795-1812. doi: 10.1007/s00262-021-03128-7. Epub 2022 Jan 13. PMID: 35022907; PMCID: PMC9276851.
  4. Kotwal A, Cheung YM, Cromwell G, Drincic A, Leblebjian H, Quandt Z, Rushakoff RJ, McDonnell ME. Patient-Centered Diabetes Care of Cancer Patients. Curr Diab Rep. 2021 Dec 13;21(12):62. doi: 10.1007/s11892-021-01435-y. PMID: 34902069.
  5. Cheung YM, Hoermann R, Van K, Wu D, Healy J, Chao M, White S, Yeo B, Zajac J, Grossmann M. Effects of aromatase inhibitor therapy on visceral adipose tissue area and cardiometabolic health in postmenopausal women with early and locally advanced breast cancer. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf). 2023 Feb;98(2):190-201. doi: 10.1111/cen.14839. Epub 2022 Nov 1. PMID: 36271726.
Publications on PubMed

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