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Dr. Ronald Scheff, MD

Dr. Ronald Scheff, MD

Medical Oncology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Ronald Scheff, MD is a medical oncologist in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Scheff has extensive experience in Renal Neoplasms & Resection, Pulmonary Neoplasms, and Gastrointestinal Neoplasms. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1977. He is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Practice

520 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Scheff

4.7
53 ratings, 41 with a written review
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Oncologist
Dr Ronald Scheff was my oncologist for the past 6 years and he saved my life from Stage 4 lung cancer. I am eternally grateful to him. He was so caring and compassionate and I am sad he is retiring but I wish him much happiness and health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Maryann Capaccio – Jun 05, 2023
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Oncologist
Dr. Scheff was professional, courteous and respectful, knowledgeable, patiently listened, pleasant, informative and approachable. Would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 30, 2022
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Great doctor
Dr. Scheff has been treating my Stage IV lung cancer since January of this year. He has an excellent “bedside manner” and I’m confident that he’s a gifted healer. Outstanding in every way.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 04, 2022
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The best
Dr. Scheff has been treating my stage 3 lung cancer ever since my diagnosis 4 and a half years ago. His careful and competent prescriptive therapies have kept me cancer free so far, along with the expert surgery of Dr. Nasser Altorki. Thank you Dr. Scheff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jackie Leo – Oct 27, 2022
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Dr. Scheff was very kind and and patient with my dad at our first appointment. He took the time to show my dad his CTscans from the beginning of his diagnosis to present. He was very clear in explaining the changes in the scans, reassuring that things were going very well for my dad. Dr. Scheff answered all y dad’s questions, and addressed all his needs at our appointment. I would recommend Dr.Scheff to anyone requiring his expertise.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Arcangelo Esposito – Oct 18, 2022
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#1 DR . HE S IS ONE OF THE BEST DR. S .
He listen ,explains ,and is very patient and understanding.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Alfonso Mileo – Oct 13, 2022
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Lung Cancer Patient
He is curtious, professional and he listens to my questions and is very patient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 13, 2022
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Great Doctor!
Doctor Scheff puts me at ease, he's caring, patient, considerate, thorough, competent, and instills confidence.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 02, 2022
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Very likely
He’s a great doctor, always very helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2022
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KEYTRUDA
My wife started treatments and was treated courteously and professionally. Our questions were answered, and the session went off with any glitches.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tom Seery – Jun 09, 2022
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Very attentive caring and knowledgeable! Personal
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aviva Rosin – Jun 05, 2022
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Chemotherapy
Caring doctor who listens to you. Staff is friendly and caring also.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lynn Volino – May 19, 2022
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Dr. Scheff is always concerned, caring, and compassionate. But what I really value is his competence. He has monitored my post-surgical health for more than four years, and he's studied every CT scan to make sure my cancer stays in remission. Thank you Dr. Scheff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jacqueline M. Leo – Apr 24, 2022
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Very understanding and helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 05, 2021
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He is very good doctor and care to listen for the patient.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Lin Heung Lui – Dec 05, 2021
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My relative was being treated by Dr.Schheff. He had amazing credentials and well respected. Unfortunately, he didn’t know what was going on. Never came to visit and never knew when they were admitted. Residents took over. He also indicated that my relative didn’t look like they were sick and gave false hope. It was Stage 4 Metastatic Lung Cancer. My relative passed away in four months.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Tina – Oct 06, 2021
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I love Dr. Scheff ??
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 20, 2021
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Very compassionate and knowledgeable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mindy kazan – Aug 26, 2021
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Pleasant, informative and helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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EBG – Jul 29, 2021
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Excellent. My mom was referred to Dr. Scheff as a new patient. However, we live in NJ and needed a treatment plan and facility closer to home. Dr. Scheff knew this and treated us as if she had been his patient for years. He was kind and took the time to explain all aspects of my mother’s lung cancer so she would understand and have hope. At the end, my mom wanted to take him back to NJ with her. Thank you, Dr. Scheff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth Dowd – Jul 15, 2021
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care philosophy

The emphasis of my practice is the treatment of lung cancer. I derive tremendous satisfaction from caring for cancer patients and enjoy being part of an outstanding team at Weill Cornell Medicine. Lung cancer treatments are evolving at an ever...read more

biography

Following completion of an undergraduate degree in Biology at Yale University, Dr. Scheff obtained his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed a three-year residency in Internal Medicine at the New...read more

  • Medical Oncology

  • Hematology

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  • Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1977
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WCMC Lymphoma Myeloma520 E 70th St New York, NY 10021
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