Dr. Mutombo Kankonde M.D., M.PH.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1221 Mercantile Lane Upper Marlboro MD, 20774About
Dr. Mutombo Kankonde is an oncologist practicing in Upper Marlboro, MD. Dr. Kankonde specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Kankonde 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
Univ De Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Zaire (Univ Nat'l Zaire) MD
Universite de Kinshasa 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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