Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE

Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE

Integrative Medicine Specialist

Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pain
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety

My Specialties

  • Integrative medicine
  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal remedies
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Dr. Mao's Office Information
Languages: English & Mandarin
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Get to Know Me

I am an integrative medicine specialist, board-certified family physician, and licensed acupuncturist who is dedicated to the health and well-being of people with cancer. By combining Eastern and Western approaches, I specialize in helping my patients manage symptoms that may arise from their treatments, including pain, fatigue, insomnia, hot flashes, anxiety, and depression.

 

As Chief of the Integrative Medicine and Wellness Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering, I work with a team of extremely talented and dedicated integrative medicine physicians and integrative health experts, including massage therapists, acupuncturists, mind-body specialists, and music and dance therapists. Together, we address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients, survivors, and their families. We strive to help them develop holistic treatment plans that incorporate evidence-based complementary therapies with conventional cancer treatment to improve their experiences and outcomes. 

In addition to our clinical work, we collaborate with scientists and clinicians at MSK. We aim to lead the world in the discovery, translation, and dissemination of integrative health therapies, with the ultimate goal of developing evidence-based integrative oncology as part of standard care. My research centers on investigating the mechanisms, effects, and integration of complementary and integrative health therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, massage, and herbs for symptom management among cancer patients and survivors. I have received funding from the National Cancer Institute, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, the American Cancer Society, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, and the Department of Defense. As President of the Society for Integrative Oncology, I work with 458 members from 19 countries to advance evidence-based, comprehensive, integrative healthcare to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

What I Do at MSK

I'm an integrative medicine specialist at MSK. This is a doctor with special training in therapies and treatments that go along with cancer care. They include services such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and yoga. They’re also called complementary, holistic, or natural medicine.

  • Chief, Integrative Medicine and Wellness Service
  • Laurance S. Rockefeller Chair in Integrative Medicine
Areas of Expertise

Conditions I Treat

  • Pain
  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Neuropathy
  • Hot flashes
  • Nausea
  • Sleep problems
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Fatigue
  • Symptoms and side effects

My Specialties

  • Integrative medicine
  • Acupuncture
  • Herbal remedies
  • Healthy lifestyle changes
  • Managing symptoms of cancer treatment
Education & Honors

Education

  • MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine
  • MSCE, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Residencies

  • Somerset Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Fellowships

  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine

Awards and Honors

  • President, Society for Integrative Oncology

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New York, NY
Bendheim Integrative Medicine Center
205 East 64th Street New York NY 10022
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Colleagues

Doctors at Memorial Sloan Kettering work as teams, with specialists from all different areas. This allows us to consider all your needs together, and to give you the best possible care.

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Memorial Sloan Kettering's doctors and scientists are constantly developing new treatments for cancer. MSK is typically running hundreds of clinical trials at a given time.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

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Disclosures

Members of the MSK Community often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community. These activities outside of MSK further our mission, provide productive collaborations, and promote the practical application of scientific discoveries.

MSK requires doctors, faculty members, and leaders to report (“disclose”) the relationships and financial interests they have with external entities. As a commitment to transparency with our community, we make that information available to the public. Not all disclosed interests and relationships present conflicts of interest. MSK reviews all disclosed interests and relationships to assess whether a conflict of interest exists and whether formal COI management is needed.

Jun J. Mao discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

  • Austrian Acupuncture Society (ÖGA)
    Professional Services and Activities
  • City of Hope National Medical Center
    Professional Services and Activities
  • Greatly Health
    Equity; Fiduciary Role / Position
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)
  • Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
    Professional Services and Activities (Uncompensated)

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