Melissa Accordino
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
161 Fort Washington Avenue Herbert Irving Pavil New York NY, 10032About
Dr. Melissa Accordino is an oncologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Accordino specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Accordino 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2009
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Breast Cancer
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