Summary

I am a pediatric hematologist and oncologist who treats cancers that occur in infants, children, and young adults. My research efforts are focused on the study of the biology of leukemia, lymphoma, and Wilms’ tumor, and on the development of new therapies that improve the long-term survival of patients with these cancers.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 58 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cornell University Medical College
  • 2 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Peter G. Steinherz

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage (City of NY retirees only starting 9/1/23)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield New York
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ
  • Blue Cross Health Plus
  • Carrum Health
  • Cigna
  • ConnectiCare
  • Emblem
  • Emblem Essential
  • Emblem Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
  • Empire Essential
  • Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)
  • Fidelis
  • Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP
  • Fidelis Medicare Advantage
  • First Health
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthfirst Managed Medicaid
  • Healthfirst Medicare Advantage
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)
  • Horizon Medicare Advantage
  • Husky CT Medicaid
  • MagnaCare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Peter G. Steinherz has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Peter G. Steinherz has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Cancer
  • Chromosome Aberrations
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly)
  • Genetic Translocation
  • Heart Diseases
  • Hodgkin Disease
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Neutropenia
  • Oncologist
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
  • Wilms Tumor

Certifications, License, & Education

58 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Cornell University Medical College1975

Residency

New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center1971

Medical School

Albert Einstein College of MedicineGraduated in 1968

Other Providers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer

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Dr. Peter Steinherz speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Peter Steinherz affiliated with?
Dr. Peter Steinherz is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

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