Javier Roca, MD - Northwell Health Physician Partners Medical Oncology at Rego Park

Jane Cho, MD, MPH, is a urologist and physician director of ultrasound at Northwell Health. Though she joined Northwell in 2016, her connection goes back further; her mother is a longtime nurse practitioner here.Because of my mother, I grew up around medicine, and Ive always wanted to do something of service to help people, she says. Initially, she was headed toward pediatrics or primary care, but a surgical rotation when she was a student at New York Medical College changed that trajectory. I just fell in love with urology, that seemed like the perfect fit for me.During her urology residency at University of California Irvine and fellowship at Indiana University Hospitals School of Medicine, she narrowed that focus to urologic oncology, which Dr. Cho appreciates for its ability to bring together numerous aspects of care, including innovative procedures like robotic surgery and meaningful patient relationships.In urology, you establish long-term connections with patients, and become part of their lives, she says. One thing I pride myself on is being able to clearly explain to each patient whats happening, counseling them on what their diagnosis means and what type of treatments are available. Communication and education are a big part of patient care. Dr. Cho is fluent in both Korean and Spanish in addition to English.Adding to her emphasis on patient care, Dr. Cho is an assistant professor of urology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. As associate program director for the residency program, she dedicates time each week to interacting with residents and medical students, to educate the next generation of urology specialists. She also serves on the physician council on diversity, work that is geared toward addressing the needs of the diverse patient population of New York City. Dr. Cho is a member of the tumor board at Northwell. The board includes numerous professionals such as medical oncologists and radiation oncologists who meet to discuss cases in an atmosphere of shared decision making. The emphasis is always on collaboration and relationships, which applies to bringing specialists together for patients, and also to building connections with patients in a way that best serves them, she says.

Sandeep Anantha, MD, FACS, FICS, FSSO, feels called to his profession as a surgical oncologistnot only for his technical skill, but for his passion in fostering long-lasting, life-changing relationships with his patients. His clinical focus is on gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeries. He leverages robotic and minimally invasive surgery technologies as well and consults on patients with all types of cancers.With his valued expertise and insight, Dr. Anantha represents the surgical side of a patients cancer care, but he is closely knit with other areas of carepathology, radiology and more. This is why when patients meet Dr. Anantha, they dont feel like theyve met just one doctor. They feel like theyve met the whole team.It was in medical school at Yenepoya Medical College in India when Dr. Anantha experienced the patients' perspective personally. He felt firsthand what it is to be a patient, which gave him a different perspective about his patients' needs and has made him even more motivated to provide exceptional care.Dr. Anantha completed his residency at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, then went on to pursue his fellowship training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeries at Providence Hospital and Medical Center- Michigan State University.Dr. Anantha now has his clinical practice at Monter Cancer Center affiliated with Northwell Health- Long Island Jewish Medical Center and extends his practice to LIJ- Forest Hills Hospital, where he serves as chairman for the Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Conferences, assessing tumors and growths with other cancer care professionals with a multidisciplinary approach, striving for better patient outcomes. To further his interests in clinical research, Dr. Anantha serves as a Principal Investigator in gall bladder cancer trials, paving the way for a better future for patients with this condition.Every member of Dr. Ananthas practice, including medical assistants, nurse practitioners and administrative staff, works toward the same vision: making sure patients leave feeling more confident and being cared for than when they walked in. Dr. Anantha leaves no question unanswered, and molds his approach to every patient, ensuring each receives the most personalized care possible.

Susan Ching, DO is a Family Medicine provider with Mount Sinai Health System, treating patients in the Rego Park area. Dr. Ching is committed to compassionate, coordinated care that supports patients throughout the diverse communities we serve.