Nobuko Hijiya, MD

Specialties:
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

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Overview

My expertise is in pediatric hematology and oncology, with a particular focus on leukemias and lymphomas, or cancers of the blood, bone marrow, or lymph nodes. I am especially interested in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Because children are growing and developing, CML treatment and management present unique challenges—the same treatment options that work best for grown-ups may not be the right strategies for kids.
I treat children, adolescents, and young adults. I love working with this population and developing long-lasting relationships with my young patients. I am especially passionate about delivering personalized care to each of them—because no two kids are the same. Diseases like leukemia and lymphoma are challenging for anyone, but they can be especially hard on children. Symptoms like fatigue and joint pain can make it hard to move, play, and act like a kid, and some treatments can have severe side effects. I work to manage children’s symptoms and choose the right treatments for their disease, based on their individual needs. Helping these children is the most satisfying goal I can imagine.
My research revolves around the treatment of pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. I continue to explore the impact of current treatments, and I collaborate with basic science researchers to translate their breakthroughs into new drug development. I have also been involved in cancer survivorship research. As a professor and the section head of pediatric oncology, I am deeply committed to educating and mentoring medical students, residents, and fellows and helping to prepare the next generation of leaders in pediatric hematology/oncology.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Acute Myelogenous Leukemia/AML
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Pediatric Leukemia
Pediatric Lymphomas

Academic Appointments

Herbert and Florence Irving Professor of Pediatrics Development Therapeutics (in Pediatrics) at CUMC

Administrative Titles

Section Head of Oncology, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Gender

Female

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New and Existing Patients: (212) 305-9770

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Location(s)

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue

New York, NY 10032



Phone: (212) 305-9770



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Insurance Accepted

Aetna

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EPO
HMO
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NYP Employee Plan
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Student Health

Affinity Health Plan

Essential Plan
Medicaid Managed Care

Amida Care

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Cigna

EPO
Great West (National)
HMO
POS
PPO

Emblem/GHI

Medicare Managed Care
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Emblem/HIP

ConnectiCare
EPO
Essential Plan
HMO
Medicaid Managed Care
Medicare Managed Care
POS
PPO
Select Care (Exchange)
Vytra

Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield

EPO
HMO
Medicare Managed Care
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Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus

Child/Family Health Plus
Essential Plan
Medicaid Managed Care

Fidelis Care

Child/Family Health Plus
Essential Plan
Medicaid Managed Care
Medicare Managed Care

Healthfirst

Child/Family Health Plus
Leaf (Exchange)
Medicaid Managed Care
Medicare Managed Care

Local 1199

Local 1199

MagnaCare (National)

MagnaCare

Multiplan

Multiplan

MVP Health Care

Child/Family Health Plus
Essential Plan
HMO
Medicaid Managed Care

Oxford Health Plans

Freedom
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UnitedHealthcare

Compass (Exchange)
Empire Plan
HMO
Medicaid (Community Plan)
Medicare Managed Care
POS
PPO

VNSNY CHOICE

Medicare Managed Care
SelectHealth
Special Needs

WellCare

Medicaid Managed Care
Medicare Managed Care

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Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

MD, 1984 Niigata University
Residency: 1988 National Center for Global Health and Medicine
Residency: 1995 New York University Medical Center
Residency: 1999 New York University Medical Center
Fellowship: 1991 Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
Fellowship: 1994 University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship: 1998 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/New York Hospital Cornell Medical Center

Board Certifications

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology