Yue Christine Lu, MD
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
- Pediatric cancers
- Pediatric sarcomas
My Specialties
- Pediatric cancer care
Get to Know Me
I’m a pediatric hematologist-oncologist on the MSK Kids team. I care for children, adolescents, and young adults with blood cancers and solid tumors. I see patients at Memorial Hospital, the main hospital at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK).
I have a clinical and research interest in pediatric sarcomas, which are rare cancers that form in the bones or soft tissues. I work closely with our team of different experts, which includes oncologists, pediatric and orthopedic surgeons, and radiation oncologists. We work together to care for people who have been newly diagnosed or those with disease that has come back after treatment.
As a researcher in Dr. Marc Ladanyi’s laboratory, I study what drives sarcomas to grow and become resistant to treatment. My research focuses on high-risk rhabdomyosarcoma, a common type of soft tissue sarcoma. I also focus on cancerous peripheral nerve sheath tumors, which form in the protective lining of nerves near the brain and spinal cord.
My goal is to understand these cancers at the molecular level, identify new treatment approaches, and improve treatment results for people with sarcoma.
I'm a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, which is a doctor who treats cancers and blood diseases in children, adolescents, and young adults.
- Clinical Instructor
Conditions I Treat
- Pediatric cancers
- Pediatric sarcomas
My Specialties
- Pediatric cancer care
Education
- MD, Chicago Medical School
- Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago
Residencies
- Pediatrics, Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics
Awards and Honors
- Pediatric Scientist Development Program (PSDP) K12 Scholar (2024–2027)
- Sarcoma Center Research Award, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2025–2027)
- Margaux Grossman Fellow (2025–2027)
- Loan Repayment Program (LRP) Award, National Institutes of Health (2024-2026)
- Young Investigator Award, Summers Way/Friends of TJ Foundation (2025-2026)
Insurance Information
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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PPO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
This is a dual payer plan, which means 2 health insurance companies share this plan. MSK providers are out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO
In Network Coverage Type
HMO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
EPO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
Your plan may not cover visits to our New York sites. Please call the number on the back of your insurance card to see what your health plan covers.
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State Government
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In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO
In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government
In Network Coverage Type
HMO (City Employee Health Plans Gold and Gold Care Only)
In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental
In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
TBD
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
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