Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner, MD - New York, NY - Internal Medicine, Pulmonologist VERIFIED

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner, MD

Internal Medicine
4.9 
18
Accepting New Patients
44 Years of Experience 425 E. 61st Street 4th Floor, Suite 402 New York NY 10065 Virtual Visit Available
Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner, MD - New York, NY - Internal Medicine, Pulmonologist
Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner, MD
44 Years of Experience Accepting New Patients Virtual Visit Available

Summary

Dr. Kaner is Associate Attending Physician at the NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Kaner was the Principal Investigator of the Weill-Cornell Medicine site of the NIH-sponsored Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Clinical Research Network for which he chaired the Adjudication Committee. He has extensive experience in the phenotyping of subjects with lung disease and their enrollment in research studies. He leads a monthly multidisciplinary ILD conference with Dr. William Travis (MSKCC) and Dr. Chen Zhang (WCM) for the past 15 years. He is the director of the New York Presbyterian Hospital – Weill Cornell Medicine Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Center of Excellence. He participates in clinical trials evaluating various pharmacologic interventions in IPF and other ILDs, sponsored by both NIH and pharma. He leads an ILD biobank, which enhances future translational research opportunities. He leads an observational study to determine the incidence and natural history of ILD following COVID-19 acute respiratory failure.Dr. Kaner chairs the bronchoscopy sub-study committee of the NHLBI SPIROMICS and SOURCE research networks, which uses RNA-sequencing to evaluate gene expression changes in lung cells associated with smoking and COPD endotypes. He is analyzing the effects of doxycycline on BAL matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibition in HIV-positive individuals with early emphysema, based on his previous translational work. He is also participating in pharmacologic intervention studies in COPD and emphysema sponsored by the ALA, DOD and NIH, including leadership (with Dr. Marshall Glesby) of a Phase II multicenter trial of doxycycline to slow emphysema progression in PLWH. He is the Associate Director of the T32 training program and Associate Fellowship Program Director.
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Office Location

Pulmonary - Upper East Side

425 E. 61st Street 4th Floor, Suite 402New York, NY 10065

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 44 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
  • 14 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Lung Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Pulmonologist
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

Medical School

Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1982

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Robert Kaner's office located?
Dr. Robert Kaner's office is located at 425 E. 61st Street 4th Floor, Suite 402, New York, NY, 10065.
Does Dr. Robert Kaner accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Robert Kaner accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Robert Kaner affiliated with?
Dr. Robert Kaner is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Does Dr. Robert Kaner accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Robert Kaner accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Kaner?
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