Dr. Diane M Hershock MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
333 Cottman Avenue Fox Chase Cancer Cen Philadelphia PA, 19111About
Dr. Diane Hershock is an oncologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Hershock specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Hershock manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
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Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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