Dr. Deborah J. Villa, MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
892 Aerovista Place Suite 240 San Luis Obispo CA, 93401About
Dr. Deborah Villa is an oncologist practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Villa specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Villa 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1989
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Hematology (Internal Medicine)
Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant professor of Medicine in the Department of Hematology and Oncology UCLA 2019 - Present
Fellowships
- Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation, Hematology and Oncology at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, California
Professional Society Memberships
- ASCO
Areas of research
- Breast Cancer
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- Dr. Thomas J Spillane MD715 Tank Farm Rd San Luis Obispo CA 93401