Ligeng Tian, MD, PhD
Specialties
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Primary Location
Newport News (Port Warwick III)
1051 Loftis Boulevard, Suite 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Medical Oncology / Hematology:
(757) 873-9400
Secondary Location
Hampton (CarePlex)
3000 Coliseum Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
Medical Oncology / Hematology:
(757) 827-9400
Medical School
Beijing Medical University, China
Residency
Long Island Jewish Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Internal Medicine
Fellowship
Yale Medical School | Hematology and Oncology
Additional Degrees
Weill School of Medical Sciences at Cornell University |
PhD Molecular Biology and Genetics
Board Certification
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
Biography
Dr. Tian is board-certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Internal Medicine. She earned her medical degree from Beijing Medical University in China and her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics from the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences at Cornell University in New York. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine and went on to complete a fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at Yale Medical School in Connecticut.
During her time at Yale, Dr. Tian participated in several clinical research studies and medical education. Her studies showed that bone marrow findings correlate poorly with disease activity in hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). She remains committed to advancing cancer care through evidence-based medicine and personalized treatment approaches.
Dr. Tian is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH). She has special clinical interests in thoracic cancers, breast cancer, and benign and malignant blood disorders. She is dedicated to building meaningful relationships with her patients and developing individualized treatment plans that address each person's unique needs and goals.
Outside of work, Dr. Tian enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.