Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Urology, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2009 | Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY, USA, MD, Medicine |
| 2003 | Princeton University, New Jersey, NJ, USA, BA, Molecular Biology |
Postgraduate Training
| 2015-2017 | Clinical Fellowship, Urologic Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX |
| 2014-2015 | Chief Residency, University of Washington, Seattle, WA |
| 2010-2014 | Clinical Residency, Urology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA |
| 2009-2010 | Clinical Internship, General Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA |
Professional Memberships
National Medical Association
Member, 2013 - Present
American Urologic Association
Member, 2010 - Present
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Chéry L, Borregales LD, Fellman B, Urbauer DL, Garg N, Parker N, Katz MHG, Wood CG, Karam JA. The Effects of Neoadjuvant Axitinib on Anthropometric Parameters in Patients With Locally Advanced Non-metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma. Urology 108:114-121, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28705573.
- Chery LJ, Karam JA, Wood CG. Cytoreductive nephrectomy for metastatic renal cell carcinoma. Clin Adv Hematol Oncol 14(9):696-703, 2016. PMID: 27673288.
- Roudier MP, Winters BR, Coleman I, Lam HM, Zhang X, Coleman R, Chéry L, True LD, Higano CS, Montgomery B, Lange PH, Snyder LA, Srivastava S, Corey E, Vessella RL, Nelson PS, Üren A, Morrissey C. Characterizing the molecular features of ERG-positive tumors in primary and castration resistant prostate cancer. Prostate 76(9):810-22, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26990456.
- Wright JL, Chéry L, Holt S, Lin DW, Luedeke M, Rinckleb AE, Maier C, Stanford JL. Aspirin and NSAID use in association with molecular subtypes of prostate cancer defined by TMPRSS2:ERG fusion status. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 19(1):53-6, 2016. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26503111.
- Zhang X, Coleman IM, Brown LG, True LD, Kollath L, Lucas JM, Lam HM, Dumpit R, Corey E, Chéry L, Lakely B, Higano CS, Montgomery B, Roudier M, Lange PH, Nelson PS, Vessella RL, Morrissey C. SRRM4 Expression and the Loss of REST Activity May Promote the Emergence of the Neuroendocrine Phenotype in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. Clin Cancer Res 21(20):4698-708, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26071481.
- Chéry L, Dash A. The Role of Postchemotherapy Surgery in Germ Cell Tumors. Urol Clin North Am 42(3):331-42, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26216820.
- Macleod LC, Chery LJ, Hu EY, Zeliadt SB, Holt SK, Lin DW, Porter MP, Gore JL, Wright JL. Metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia and prostate cancer recurrence after primary surgery or radiation in a veterans cohort. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 18(2):190-5, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25823651.
- Chéry L, Lam HM, Coleman I, Lakely B, Coleman R, Larson S, Aguirre-Ghiso JA, Xia J, Gulati R, Nelson PS, Montgomery B, Lange P, Snyder LA, Vessella RL, Morrissey C. Characterization of single disseminated prostate cancer cells reveals tumor cell heterogeneity and identifies dormancy associated pathways. Oncotarget 5(20):9939-51, 2014. PMID: 25301725.
- Cheng HH, Mitchell PS, Kroh EM, Dowell AE, Chéry L, Siddiqui J, Nelson PS, Vessella RL, Knudsen BS, Chinnaiyan AM, Pienta KJ, Morrissey C, Tewari M. Circulating microRNA profiling identifies a subset of metastatic prostate cancer patients with evidence of cancer-associated hypoxia. PLoS One 8(7):e69239, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23935962.
- Hakimi AA, Rajpathak S, Chery L, Shapiro E, Ghavamian R. Renal insufficiency is an independent risk factor for complications after partial nephrectomy. J Urol 183(1):43-7, 2010. PMID: 19913240.
Patient Reviews
Comments (113)
easy to work with and went the extra mile. called me after the appointment to explain the labs that were not ready during our visit.
Dr. Chery was very attentive and knowledgeable to my particular case. His team added insight and knowledge to support my health records and tests.
Very good.
I have been a regular patient at MDAnderson since July 2011 and on each and every visit, I have been treated with the utmost courtesy, attention, kindness, respect and everyone from the Receptionist, to the Medical Doctor, have been attentive, professional, willing to...
I have been seen and treated by my provider on previous occasions all related to my prostate and I have been made to feel comfortable, at-ease, that my health is of utmost importance to my medical provider and team members. They are all attentive, listen carefully, answer...
I am grateful to Dr. Chery for all his attention and to Isabel as well, they have treated me wonderfully since day 1 that I met them, that is why I dare to continue trying to recommend them, it is not the most pleasant thing to recommend someone when they are sick, but when...
The entire team that I came in contact with were thorough, professional and polite
Always prepared and courteous. Takes my concerns seriously
First visit, and only saw Doctor for about 8 to 10 mins but was satisfied that he wanted MD Anderson Radiology to evaluate the MRI Disc that I provided from ARA in Austin TX.
Dr Chery and his team give me the best treatment and listen to my concerns.
The Doctor and the entire medical team always give me the best care and listen to my concerns.
Very professional. Attentive to my questions.
Dr Chery is an excellent physician and I hold him in the highest esteem. His staff is very professional, quick to respond and always compassionate. I've been completely satisfied with my care.
I feel they have my best health 100%.
Thorough
I did NOT see Dr. Cheri at any time during my visit. Not sure he was even there.
Provider was exceptional! I have been to other doctors but Dr. Chery made me feel understood and was very caring. Super glad I came to MD and met with Dr. Chery.
Great job
Polite, happy, caring and friendly
Excellent service as always
All of your staff was professional at all times
A+
Amazing experience at this office always!
I feel like I'm in good care
Very good
My first visit with Dr Chery, PA Wolf, nurse Angela and the rest his staff. I was very impressed and pleased. I felt very comfortable!
Excellent overall impression of the care team.
Very please
Great service
Dr. Lisly Chery had great bedside manners. He was very informative and answered all questions about my upcoming surgery. I have all confidence in his ability to care for me as his patient and I will definitely refer others to him.
AWESOME!!!
I've just been five years cancer free. I got to ring the bell. I'm very proud of my providers. They did a great job.
Very thorough and attentive
I went into a clinic yesterday morning to get a PSA blood test, and the lab people were just terrific, very quick, very professional, and very painless. They used the tiniest, smallest needles, which is excellent. My regular provider, Elizabeth Wolf, MD, was terrific as...
I was completely comfortable with this visit. I was pleased with his personality and professionalism.
The whole team worked together in a confluent manner to address all my issues.
Good!
Amazing experience!
Yes, my experience as always has been more than excellent. I feel very safe and like everything is going to be okay and I enjoy the calls back right away, never having to wait. Everyone's great, the whole crew. Thank you.
Excellent doctor
Very good. Efficient. Professional
Dr. Chery and his PA and nurses were incredible. They took lots of time to help me understand my diagnosis and the various treatment options.
The provider is very, very professional and knowledgeable. He's one of the best surgeons I have ever seen. After my prostate surgery, I was able to recover very, very quick. I love this provider. He's one of the best. He made my life a little bit more easier.
Good first impression
This provider was very good and very informative. It's the second year in a row I've only seen a practitioner. I would hope that next year I will see a doctor. I think every couple of years I should see a doctor. Other than that, I'm satisfied.
Dr. Chery and Cristen Palacio were very Professional, Knowledgeable and courteous as they could be.They made me feel very relaxed and comfortable.
The entire staff in Dr. Cery's office are the best!
Everyone was very nice.
I am thankful for coming to MD Anderson from Wyoming for my cancer treatment! My doctor and team are amazing and always available to answer my questions and concerns!! I feel completely confident in the treatment and care I received. I cant thank them enough!!!!
The PS was very patient and thorough. She answered all my questions.
CV information above last modified April 19, 2018