Dr. John Lawrence Hays M.D., PH.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
10 Center Dr Bldg. 10 Rm 12n226 Bethesda MD, 20892About
Dr. John Hays is an oncologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Hays specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Hays 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Medical Oncology: National Cancer Institute 2008
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