Dr. Katherine Vanloon MD MPH
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
330 Brookline Avenue Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Katherine Vanloon is an oncologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Vanloon specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Vanloon 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.
Education and Training
MED COLL OF GA GA HLTH SCI UNIV 2006
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