Dr. Virginia Borges MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
12605 E 16th Ave Aurora CO, 80045About
Dr. Virginia Borges is an oncologist practicing in Aurora, CO. Dr. Borges specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Borges 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
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1993
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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I am out of the office until Monday February 3rd on vacation. I will be checking emails at a reduced frequency and unable to respond in real time. Please see below for my coverage options: Patients or patient related issues can be directly to the breast clinic at 720-848-1030 or through my pager 303-266-0178, which will be covered by Dr. Elias or NP Colleen Dougherty-Gray. During times of clinic closure, please call the hospital operator to reach the hematology-oncology fellow on call. New patient referrals should be directed to 720-848-1030 or nicole.sisen@ucdenver.edu. Borges Lab or lab research issues should be directed to Michelle Borakove, lab manager, at 303-724-0178. Breast Cancer Clinical Research issues to Gwen.wade@cuanschtuz.edu. ORIEN issues to kyra.anderson@cuanschutz.edu READ MORE
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