Dr. Peter James Schlegel M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
601 S SHERMAN ST SPOKANE WA, 99202About
Dr. Peter Schlegel is an oncologist practicing in Spokane, WA. Dr. Schlegel specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Schlegel 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
Rush Medical College Of Rush University MD 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bone Marrow Aspiration
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Cancer Treatment
- Chemotherapy
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Member Spokane County Medical Society
- Member Washington State Medical Oncology Association
Fellowships
- University of Illinois
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