Position Title

Professor - Clinical
Hematology-Oncology

Office Location

Karmanos Cancer Institute
Hudson-Webber Cancer Research Center - 4222
4100 John R.
Detroit, MI 48201

Mailing Address

Karmanos Cancer Institute
4100 John R
Mail Code: HW04HO
Detroit, MI 48201

Office Phone

313-576-8715

Education Training

Education
(1974-1978)  M.D., St. Louis University School of Medicine
(1970-1974)  B.S., University of Notre Dame 

Postgraduate Training
(1983-1986)  Fellow in Hematology Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
(1982-1983)  Fellow in Hematology Oncology, Mount Sinai Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
(1981-1982)  Chief Medical Resident, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI
(1979-1981)  Resident in Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI
(1978-1979)  Intern in Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Milwaukee, WI

Professional Experience

Faculty Appointments
(1999-Present)  Professor, Department of Oncology, Division of Hematology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1993-1999)  Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
(1986-1992)  Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI

Hospital or Other Professional Appointments
(2003-Present)  Melanoma Multidisciplinary Team Leader, Karmanos Cancer Institute
(2003-Present)  Medical Director, Clinical Trials Office, Karmanos Cancer Institute
(2000-Present)  Member, Karmanos Cancer Institute
(2001-2013)  Board of Directors, Michigan Society of Hematology and Oncology
(1995-2011)  Acting Associate Director of Clinical Research, Karmanos Cancer Institute
(2001-2005)  President of the Detroit Medical Center Institute for Oncology and Allied Disease (DMCIOAD)
(2001-2003)  Acting Division Chief, Division of Hematology and Oncology
(1996-1997)  Associate Director of Oncology, Division of Hematology and Oncology
(1991-1995)  Service Chief, Genito-Urinary, Melanoma, and Biologics Group Division of Medical Oncology
(1988-1992)  Medical Oncologist, Multidisciplinary Pigmented Skin Lesion Program
(1986-1995)  Medical Director, Oncology Outpatient Practice, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
(1988-1992)   Preceptor, Fellowship Training Program, Division of Hematology and Oncology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
(1986-1992)  Board of Directors of DMCIOAD (Detroit Medical Center Institute for Oncology and Allied Disease)

Major Professional Societies

Member, ACP (American College of Physicians)
Member, SWOG (Southwest Oncology Group)
Member, ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology)

Board Certification

(1986)  American Board of Hematology
(1985)  American Board of Oncology 
(1982)  American Board of Internal Medicine 

Honors and Awards

(2001-2012)  Best Doctors in America
(2010-2012), (2008-2009), (2005-2006)  Top Physicians in Detroit-Hour Detroit Magazine
(2006)  Wayne State University -20 year Service Award
(2006)  Heroes in Breast Cancer-Detroit
(2004)  Wayne State University College Teaching Awarded
(2001)  Wayne State University  15 year Service Award
(2000)  Karmanos Cancer Institute  President's Achievement Award in Clinical Services
(1999)  Wayne State University-Leadership and Teaching in CME Award
(1999)  Wayne State University-Outstanding Teaching Award
(1998)  Karmanos Cancer Institute  Performance Recognition Award
(1998)  Wayne State University, Outstanding teaching Award,
(1998)  Karmanos Cancer Institute-Performance Recognition Award
(1997)  Wayne State University, Outstanding teaching Award
(1985-1986)  Fellow of the American Cancer Society
(1978)  Distinguished Service Award, St. Louis University School of Medicine
(1997-1978)  Representative, Educational Policy Committee, St. Louis University School of Medicine 

Courses taught

Medical Resident Instruction

Research Interests

Breast Cancer and Melanoma Clinical Trials

Publications

 

Faculty Status

Hem-Onc

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