Comprehensive Hematology Oncology

Oncology is the field of medicine that specializes in cancer. There are three main branches of oncology including medical oncology, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology. A medical oncologist is a physician who is trained to diagnose and treat different types of cancers with chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Medical oncologists must first undergo training in Internal Medicine prior to a specialization in oncology. At our practice, all Oncologists (cancer doctors) are also Hematologists (blood disorder doctors).

Our medical hematologists/oncologists can:

• Diagnose and treat all types of cancers, including solid tumor cancers and blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma
• Diagnose and treat common blood disorders including anemia, bleeding abnormalities, and clotting abnormalities
• Explain cancer diagnosis and stage (describe the type and size of a tumor and how far it has spread)
• Discuss treatment options including clinical trials
• Collaborate with other medical professionals to determine a comprehensive treatment plan and work closely with your primary care doctor
• Help to maintain the patient’s quality of life by managing pain and other symptoms, or side effects of treatment
• Manage hematologic and oncologic problems during pregnancy
• Help administer IV medications for rheumatologic, neurologic, and/or other medical conditions
• Provide medical guidance through the course of treatment 
• Provide resources to connect patients and caregivers to support services

Cancers Treated: