Lisa Kachnic
CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
Office
(212) 305-5050
622 West 168th Street New York, NY 10032
About
Dr. Kachnic’s combined focus on clinical excellence, technological innovation, and patient-centered research continues to advance the field of radiation oncology, which has resulted in over 150 publications and over $17 million in research support from major federal and non-profit agencies. She is widely recognized for gastrointestinal research that has transformed the standard of care for several cancers by integrating novel radiation delivery techniques.
A past president of the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Kachnic is internationally known for her clinical trial leadership positions in the National Cancer Institute and its cooperative group research bases. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Radiation Oncology Committee and Co-Chair of the Ano-Rectal Subcommittee for the SWOG Cancer Research Network research base, for which she is the multi-modality executive officer, as well as NRG Oncology’s Associate PI of their NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program) and chair of the NCORP’s Cancer Control Committee. At Columbia, she is contact PI of Columbia’s NCORP and is co-PI of several NCI training grants for residents and early career faculty.
Lisa Kachnic
Lisa A. Kachnic, MD, one of the nation’s leading radiation oncologists and a pioneer of new approaches to optimize the effectiveness of radiation therapy, is the Chu H. Chang Professor and Chief of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S) and Chief of the Radiation Oncology Service at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). She also serves as Associate Director of Radiation Oncology and Science in the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).Dr. Kachnic’s combined focus on clinical excellence, technological innovation, and patient-centered research continues to advance the field of radiation oncology, which has resulted in over 150 publications and over $17 million in research support from major federal and non-profit agencies. She is widely recognized for gastrointestinal research that has transformed the standard of care for several cancers by integrating novel radiation delivery techniques.
A past president of the American Board of Radiology, Dr. Kachnic is internationally known for her clinical trial leadership positions in the National Cancer Institute and its cooperative group research bases. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the Radiation Oncology Committee and Co-Chair of the Ano-Rectal Subcommittee for the SWOG Cancer Research Network research base, for which she is the multi-modality executive officer, as well as NRG Oncology’s Associate PI of their NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program) and chair of the NCORP’s Cancer Control Committee. At Columbia, she is contact PI of Columbia’s NCORP and is co-PI of several NCI training grants for residents and early career faculty.
Primary Specialty
Radiation Oncologist
Practice
CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
Gender
Female
Accepting New Patients
Insurances Accepted
UnitedHealthcare, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, AETNA, Multiplan, Local 1199, VNSNY CHOICE, Emblem/Hip, Fidelis Care, Medicare, WellCare, Emblem/GHI, RiverSpring, World Trade Center Health Plan, Healthfirst, MVP Health Care, Affinity Health Plan, Magnacare (National), Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Amida Care
Degrees
Medical Doctor
Office Name
CUIMC/Presbyterian Hospital and Vanderbilt Clinic
Email
lak9094@nyp.org
Services
Lisa Kachnic provides radiation oncology in New York, NY. A Radiation Oncologist is an oncologist who treats cancer using radiation therapy.
Please call Lisa Kachnic at (212) 305-5050 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information. Additional Services Doctor
Please call Lisa Kachnic at (212) 305-5050 to schedule an appointment in New York, NY or to get more information. Additional Services Doctor
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