Dr. Kenneth K.Ng

Top head and neck medical oncologist & thoracic medical oncologist specializing in lung cancer, mesothelioma and oral cancer.

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About

Dr. Kenneth K. Ng, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist with special expertise in lung and head and neck cancers, as well as broad experience treating patients with a variety of solid tumors. He is a member of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's (MSK) thoracic disease management team and actively participates in multidisciplinary conferences with MSK experts across these specialties. Dr. Ng joined the medical team at MSK Rockville Centre in 2000, later transitioning to MSK Nassau when it opened in 2019. He previously served as an attending physician at MSK's Manhattan location and as Medical Director of MSK Rockville Centre, where he worked to ensure consistent, high-quality cancer care across all MSK treatment sites.

Why they are a top doctor

Research papers · PubMed

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Known for

Chemotherapy and targeted therapy

The distinction that sets them apart from other head and neck medical oncologist & thoracic medical oncologists.

Specializes in

Immunotherapy

A narrow focus means they see far more of these cases than a general oncologist.

Background

Education

Internal Medicine

Medical Oncology

Memberships and affiliations

Attending Physician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Member, MSK Thoracic Disease Management Team

Former Medical Director, MSK Rockville Centre

Clinical experience

Dr. Kenneth K. Ng brings over two decades of clinical experience in medical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Since joining MSK in 2000, he has been dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care across multiple MSK locations, including Manhattan, Rockville Centre, and currently at MSK Nassau.

His clinical expertise encompasses the treatment of solid tumors with special focus on thoracic malignancies and head and neck cancers. As a member of MSK's thoracic disease management team, Dr. Ng participates in multidisciplinary conferences and collaborates with specialists across various disciplines to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Dr. Ng specializes in delivering state-of-the-art chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy treatments. He has particular expertise in combined-modality treatments that integrate chemotherapy with radiation therapy, offering patients innovative treatment options that may help them avoid extensive surgical procedures. His approach emphasizes personalized medicine, utilizing molecular testing to guide treatment selection and optimize outcomes for each individual patient.