Jennifer Ma, MD

Radiation Oncologist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Skin cancer and conditions
  • Melanoma
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Get to Know Me

I am a radiation oncologist who treats people for lung cancer, skin cancer, and head and neck cancers. I see patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau on Long Island.

Using advanced radiation therapy techniques, I strive to precisely target tumors, minimize side effects, and personalize treatments to meet the unique needs of each patient.

I was driven to pursue a career in oncology after seeing the impact cancer had on my own family. This gave me a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones. This fuels my commitment to improving the care we provide as well as the outcomes we achieve.

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In addition to my clinical work, I am deeply involved in research aimed at improving cancer treatment. My research explores how genetic changes influence the immune system and affect responses to radiation and immunotherapy. By studying these interactions, I aim to develop strategies that make tumors more sensitive to radiation and harness the immune system to better fight cancer. My goal is to bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to the clinic, so my patients can directly benefit from the latest advances in cancer care.

As a Long Island native, I feel honored to care for the community where I grew up. I am committed to providing patients with access to the same world-class treatments and clinical trials available at our Manhattan locations, but closer to home.

It is a privilege to guide patients and their families through a cancer diagnosis, and I am committed to providing care that is both compassionate and informed by the latest research. By combining expertise with empathy, I aim to help my patients achieve the best possible outcomes and maintain their quality of life.

What I Do at MSK

I'm a radiation oncologist, which is a cancer doctor with special training in using radiation therapy (RT) to treat cancer.

  • Assistant Attending Radiation Oncologist
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Lung cancer
  • Skin cancer and conditions
  • Melanoma
  • Head and neck cancers
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Residencies

  • Transitional Year Internship, Amita Saint Francis Hospital
  • Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Awards and Honors

  • Chief Resident, Radiation Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2024)
  • Extramural Research Training Award, National Cancer Institute (2022, 2024)
  • Conquer Cancer Merit Award, American Society of Clinical Oncology/Conquer Cancer Foundation (2022)
  • Resident Research Award, Radiological Society of North America (2022)
  • Harold and Muriel Block Institute for Clinical and Translational Research Award for Excellence, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2019)

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Contact and Location

Dr. Ma sees patients at one location.

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Uniondale, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau
1101 Hempstead Turnpike Uniondale NY 11553
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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.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Ma’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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