4.7
19 Ratings with 15 written Reviews
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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An excellent consultation. He took a full history, went over voluminous records and took time to explain the condition and answer multiple questions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 44 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
- 15 written reviews
- 1 award
- 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
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Awards
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner
Medical Specialties
Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
44 Years Experience
Dr. Robert Jeffrey Kaner holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
Medical School
Graduated from Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania in 1982.
NPI Number
Dr. Kaner's NPI number is 1205923380.
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- Dr. Robert Kaner is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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- Dr. Robert Kaner speaks English.
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