Dr. Christina Fong

Christina Fong, MD

Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric brain tumors
  • Gliomas

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Clinical trials
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Dr. Fong's Office Information
Languages: English
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Get to Know Me

I am a pediatric neuro-oncologist at MSK Kids who specializes in the care of young people with pediatric brain tumors. Examples of these cancers include low-grade gliomas, high-grade gliomas, ependymomas, and embryonal tumors. I see patients at Memorial Hospital in New York City.

I chose the field of pediatric oncology because I have always wanted to help children. I’m drawn to them because of their resilience. I’m reminded of a quote by the poet Maya Angelou, who said, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” It is such a worthy goal to help someone else feel that way. Helping someone through a difficult time can be very humbling, and it’s a privilege to be able to be there for someone who’s in such a vulnerable place. I’ve also always been fascinated by the brain and how it works.

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Where appropriate, I like to include children in the discussions of their treatment. I help them understand what is happening in their bodies and what to expect. Some people want more information, and some people want less. I share the information that I know with them and stand with them as we decide what to do next. Another part of my role is connecting families with the various specialists and services they may need here at MSK.I believe that every person and every situation is unique. I learn something new from each child and caregiver whom I meet. There’s no cookie cutter answer to their questions. I’m happy to work with them to figure out what works best for them.

In addition to caring for patients, I spend time doing research in the laboratory. I’m working to find new ways to use the immune system to fight cancer with fewer side effects. Specifically, I am exploring how to engineer immune cells called T cells to find and kill brain cancer cells. I received a Clinical Scientist Institutional Career Development Program Award from the National Institutes of Health to pursue this research.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a pediatric neurologist and neuro-oncologist, which is a doctor with special training in both neurology and neuro-oncology. A neurologist treats problems of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. A neuro-oncologist treats cancers of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. This includes tumors in the brain and central nervous system. I treat children and adolescents.

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Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pediatric cancers
  • Pediatric brain tumors
  • Gliomas

My Specialties

  • Pediatric cancer care
  • Clinical trials
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University of California Los Angeles

Residencies

  • Pediatrics, University of California Los Angeles

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Awards and Honors

  • Research Scholar, K12 Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (2024-2026)

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Contact and Location

Dr. Fong sees patients at one location.

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New York, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065
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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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