James Newman, MD

James Newman, MD, is a hematologist and medical oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with blood disorders and thoracic cancers, including cancers of the lung and chest area. He provides expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for non-cancerous blood conditions as well as a comprehensive approach for those with thoracic malignancies, working closely with patients to address their unique needs.

As an assistant professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Newman’s research has focused on understanding how the genetic makeup of tumors, known as tumor mutational burden, relates to a patient’s response to immunotherapy—a type of treatment that harnesses the immune system to fight cancer.

Dr. Newman earned his medical degree from State University of New York, Upstate Medical University and completed his residency at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He continued his training with a fellowship in hematology and medical oncology at Northwell Health Cancer Institute.