Natalya Chernichenko

Natalya Chernichenko, MD serves as an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, specializing in the diagnosis and surgical management of benign and malignant head/neck tumors including salivary gland, thyroid, oral cavity, larynx, and skull base pathologies with emphasis on patient quality-of-life outcomes.

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree: New York University
• Medical Degree: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
• Residency: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Yale-New Haven Hospital
• Fellowship: Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Her research program investigates molecular mechanisms of perineural invasion in human carcinomas to identify novel therapeutic targets, bridging translational science with clinical oncology applications for head and neck cancer treatment advancement.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Young Investigator Award from the American Head and Neck Society

Dr. Chernichenko maintains active clinical practice and research leadership within the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, contributing to surgical oncology innovation through both patient care and laboratory investigation.