Andrew Ip, MD
HMH John Theurer Cancer Center Lymphoma Hackensack
Dr. Andrew Ip is a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist specializing in the treatment of lymphoma. He serves as the Director of Outcomes and Value-Based Research and the Associate Program Director for the Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellowship at the John Theurer Cancer Center.
His practice is dedicated to providing expert care for patients with lymphoma, and as a leader in lymphoma research, Dr. Ip serves as a principal investigator for numerous clinical trials. His research focuses on innovative treatments like CAR-T cell therapy, bi-specific T-cell engager (BiTE) therapy, and understanding mechanisms of resistance to therapy.
Dr. Ip earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and holds a Master of Science in Clinical Research from Emory University. He completed his internal medicine residency and his advanced fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Emory University/Winship Cancer Institute, where he was selected as both Chief Resident and Chief Fellow.
An Assistant Professor at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Dr. Ip has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Conquer Cancer Foundation merit award, for his dedication to research and patient care.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is a hematologist-oncologist?
A doctor who specializes in treating blood cancers, like leukemia and lymphoma.
2. What is lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of your body's immune system.
3. What is chemotherapy?
Chemotherapy is a type of medicine that travels through your body to find and destroy cancer cells. It can be given through an IV or as a pill.
4. What is CAR-T cell therapy?
It's a new, advanced treatment where we take your own immune cells, re-engineer them in a lab to better fight cancer, and then give them back to you.
5. How can I schedule an appointment with Dr. Ip?
You can schedule an appointment with Dr. Ip by calling his office in Hackensack.
Philosophy of Care
The cancer journey is an unknown path for most patients and their families. I take extreme and personal responsibility to lead every one of my patients to the best of my abilities through their journey. Likewise, I am passionate to treat the whole patient, and to treat them as if they were my own family. My philosophy is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and personalized patient care. Facing a lymphoma diagnosis can be overwhelming, but we are in an era of unprecedented innovation.
As a clinical investigator, I am dedicated to offering my patients access to the most advanced therapies available through clinical trials. We will work together to navigate your diagnosis and create a treatment plan that is not only based on the latest science but is also tailored to your individual needs and goals.
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