Medical Oncology & Hematology
Dr. Nyatanga made a decision to pursue a career in medicine after having the opportunity to take care of sick children at an orphanage in Zimbabwe as a teenager. In a place where vulnerable populations succumbed to very preventable diseases, she learned to not only appreciate the importance of preventive healthcare, but also the critical role that modern medicine plays in treating and curing disease. A special focus in Hematology and Oncology allowed her the opportunity to integrate both in taking care of her patients.
As a fierce patient advocate, Dr. Nyatanga goes the extra mile to ensure patients get the best and most advanced care possible. She also enjoys doing life with them. “So while we fight cancer together, do life together too,” she said. “I believe in a holistic approach to patient care and strongly believe in empowering patients to participate actively in their health journey.”
Dr. Nyatanga works with patients on all aspects of their lives to ensure nutritional, emotional, and social alignment with overall health goals. “I enjoy taking time to explain things to my patients and take joy when they fully understand their disease, their treatment options, and overall plan of care,” she said. “It’s quite fulfilling when patients come in and excitedly tell me all of the things they ate to get their potassium or hemoglobin up. That’s engagement, and I thoroughly enjoy it”
Dr. Nyatanga received her degree in biology from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, and then her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. She completed her residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, followed by a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine, Monter Cancer Center in New Hyde Park, NY. In her free time, Dr. Nyatanga enjoys traveling, hiking, shopping, and golfing.
Dr. Nyatanga is thrilled to be a part of NYCBS’s well-organized and efficient practice, providing high-quality, cost-effective care. She said, “There is a palpable culture of ensuring that above all else, patients come first. Everyone here absolutely loves what they do, and they love taking care of patients and making a difference. The staff takes pleasure in going the extra mile for their patients, and the organization dedicates a lot of time and resources to ensure patients can afford to get the care they need.”
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Patient Reviews
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"I had a pleasant experience of meeting Dr. Nyatanga. She cleared up my doubts of the reason for having my blood tested"
from Winston 4.0 Stars - (2025-10-08) -
"My God this medical group is the best I have ever met. I Work in a hospital. They were very professional.introduced themselves. Extremely nice.Explained all the lab and the reason I was referred..Calm my anxiety .Guys this is wonderful. Please continue to this wonderful work. Thank you."
from michele 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-07) -
"Dr. Nayatanga is the best, I really appreciate all she do for me."
from Orly 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-04) -
"My Dr. Nyatanga is one of the best oncologist I have ever met. Her people's relation skills are unmatched. She's just simply a compassionate, caring and lovely person.We need more doctors like her. Love her."
from Molly 5.0 Stars - (2025-10-04) -
"Thank you Dr. Nyatanga for your care and concern. You see me as a person, someone's mother, grandmother, and not just a patient. You listened and you comforted so I feel that you are not only healing me physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. Thanks to you and your team."
from Veta 5.0 Stars - (2025-09-30) -
"Wednesday, September 24 was my first visit and experience at Dr. Nyatanga’s office. From the Front Desk personnel to the Lab Tech (Nick), to the nursing/medical assistant, to the Nurse Practitioner, and finally the Doctor, I was attended to with excellence. The professionalism, respect, and knowledge demonstrated by everyone made my visit a pleasant one. As a retired teacher and administrator, I was particularly impressed by the Nurse Practitioner. This amazing woman, whose name escapes me right now, explained the results of my lab report line by line. Her explanation was not replete with medical jargon that would have confused me, but rather she used language that provided clarity without insulting my intelligence.
I am thankful for the opportunity to have been in the presence of such an outstanding group of professionals!"
from Annquenetta 5.0 Stars - (2025-09-26) -
"I highly recommend Dr. Nolyn Nyatanga at New York Cancer & Blood Specialists! She is incredibly thorough and takes the time to ensure her patients feel comfortable and fully understand their health situation. Dr. Nyatanga never rushes through appointments and consistently demonstrates genuine care and concern from beginning to end."
from Kimberly 5.0 Stars - (2025-09-26) -
"They are very helpful and professional in a very relaxed clean environment. Love it."
from Michael 5.0 Stars - (2025-09-25) -
"i had an awesome experience at the place very nice people there"
from Mario 5.0 Stars - (2025-09-25) -
"Dr Nyatanga is one of the best Drs I ever had, is so human, caring make you feel like it’s your friend, also she listens and her advice is so helpful, I will recommend her in a flash!!!"
from Amparo 5.0 Stars - (2025-09-25)