Lanyi Nora Chen, MD
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Overview
Dr. Chen is an Assistant Professor of Medicine and medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of thoracic cancers including non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, and mesothelioma. She received her bachelor's degree in molecular biology from Princeton University and completed her medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed both her internal medicine residency and medical oncology fellowship at Columbia University, where she served as Chief Fellow.
In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Chen has an interest in identifying novel therapies through clinical trials for patients with lung cancer and other tumor types. She received the Journal of Clinical Oncology Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology in recognition of her work.
Above all, Dr. Chen values her relationships with patients and their families and is dedicated to providing compassionate care that is tailored to each patient. She is proud to be part of a multidisciplinary team that works tirelessly to support patients and improve their survival and well-being.
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Medicine at CUIMC
 
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
 
Gender
- Female
 
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
 - EPO
 - HMO
 - Medicare Managed Care
 - NY Signature
 - POS
 - PPO
 - Student Health
 
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
 - Medicaid Managed Care
 
Amida Care
- Special Needs
 
Cigna
- EPO
 - Great West (National)
 - HMO
 - Medicare Managed Care
 - POS
 - PPO
 
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
 - PPO
 
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
 - EPO
 - Essential Plan
 - HMO
 - Medicaid Managed Care
 - Medicare Managed Care
 - POS
 - PPO
 - Select Care (Exchange)
 - Vytra
 
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
 - HMO
 - Medicare Managed Care
 - PPO
 
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
 - Essential Plan
 - Medicaid Managed Care
 
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
 - Essential Plan
 - Medicaid Managed Care
 - Medicare Managed Care
 
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
 - Leaf (Exchange)
 - Medicaid Managed Care
 - Medicare Managed Care
 
Local 1199
- Local 1199
 
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
 
Medicare
- Railroad
 - Traditional Medicare
 
Multiplan
- Multiplan
 
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
 - Essential Plan
 - HMO
 - Medicaid Managed Care
 
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
 
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
 - Empire Plan
 - HMO
 - Medicaid (Community Plan)
 - Medicare Managed Care
 - Oxford Freedom
 - Oxford HMO
 - Oxford Liberty
 - POS
 - PPO
 
VNSNY CHOICE
- Medicare Managed Care
 - SelectHealth
 - Special Needs
 
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
 - Medicare Managed Care
 
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
 
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
 - Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
 - Fellowship: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
 
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
 
Research
For a complete list of publications, please visit PubMed.gov
