Chanchal Sharma

Chanchal Sharma, PsyD, MSEd, MA

Psychologist

My Role at MSK

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Clinical Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
  • School Psychology
  • Child-Parent Dyad Psychotherapy

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About Me

What I Do at MSK
  • Assistant Attending Psychologist
Get To Know Me

As a psychologist within Employee Health and Wellness and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), I provide essential psychological support to all employees. This includes offering short-term psychological assistance aimed at addressing immediate concerns and participating in institution-wide crisis intervention when necessary. My involvement in MSK extends beyond direct care; I play a crucial role in enhancing and creating initiatives focused on significantly increasing the availability and quality of mental health support for our employees.

In my care approach, I prioritize empathy, understanding, and evidence-based practices, tailoring psychological support to the unique needs of each individual. Acknowledging the diversity of backgrounds and challenges, I aim to foster a supportive environment that values and understands our employees. My work, grounded in the belief that mental health is vital for overall well-being, focuses on delivering effective interventions that address the specific stressors of working in healthcare, ensuring they resonate with our employees’ experiences.

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My educational background and training have equipped me with a deep understanding of the complexities of human psychology, especially in the context of child and adolescent development. I completed my internship and post-doctorate fellowship at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital (St. Luke’s-Roosevelt), where I focused on integrating clinical practices with family dynamics. I hold a PsyD in Child-Adolescent Clinical Psychology and an MSEd in School Psychology from Pace University, alongside an MA in Applied (Clinical) Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University.

Through short-term support, crisis intervention, and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health resources, I am dedicated to fostering a culture of care, resilience, and psychological safety within the organization.

My Role at MSK

A psychologist has special training in therapy to help people with mental and behavioral health issues.

Areas of Expertise

My Specialties

  • Clinical Psychotherapy for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
  • School Psychology
  • Child-Parent Dyad Psychotherapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Psychological Evaluations
  • Employee Mental Health and Wellness

Insurance Information

Understanding your insurance options is an important part of managing your cancer care. We have relationships with many common healthcare providers and plans.

Aetna

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant

Aetna Medicare Advantage (MTA retirees only)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield New York

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield states outside of NY/NJ

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO PPO, POS

Blue Cross Health Plus

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Carrum Health

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

Cigna

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

MSK has a tentative agreement with Cigna to continue coverage in 2024.

Connecticare

In Network Coverage Type
POS, EPO, HMO

Emblem

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.

Emblem Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Emblem Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Empire Blue Cross Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO, DSN

Empire Essential

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Empire Plan / NYSHIP (Blue Cross/UnitedHealthcare split plan)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Fidelis

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, EPO

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.

Fidelis Managed Medicaid & HARP

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Fidelis Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

First Health

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Healthfirst

In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS

Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.

Healthfirst Managed Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Healthfirst Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
HMO, PPO

Healthsmart

In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (HMO)

In Network Coverage Type
HMO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey (PPO)

In Network Coverage Type
PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier I (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield New Jersey Omnia Tier II (EPO)

In Network Coverage Type
EPO

Horizon Medicare Advantage

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

Husky CT Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Magnacare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO

Straight NJ Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Straight NY Medicaid

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Medicare Part A&B (traditional Medicare)

In Network Coverage Type
Federal Government

Multiplan/Beech Street/PHCS

In Network Coverage Type
Supplemental

MVP

In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP

Non-Participating Plans with Out of Network Benefits

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO

NYC Medicare Advantage Plus for City Employees

In Network Coverage Type
TBD

Oscar

In Network Coverage Type
HMO/EPO

Oxford

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO

World Trade Center Health Program (WTC)

In Network Coverage Type
State Government

Qualcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

Tricare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO

UMR

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS

United Healthcare

In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO

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If you don't have health insurance or are worried that your care may not be fully covered, our financial assistance programs may be able to help.

If you have questions about insurance, call us at 646-497-9176.

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Current Patients

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Contact and Location

Dr. Sharma sees patients at one location.

Location
New York, NY
1275 York Avenue New York NY 10065

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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.

Clinical Trials

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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.

You may be able to participate in a clinical trial even if you are new to MSK. Search our online directory to find trial information and see more about who can participate.

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Research and Publications

Publications on PubMed

Visit PubMed for a full listing of Dr. Sharma’s journal articles. Pubmed is an online index of research papers and other articles from the US National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

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