Dr. Denise A Levitan MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Denise Levitan is an oncologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Levitan specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Levitan 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 of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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