Dr. Evelena Ontiveros MD PHD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Evelena Ontiveros is an oncologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Ontiveros specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Ontiveros 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
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 2000
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2010
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml), Myelodysplastic Syndromes (mds)
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Hematology
Fellowships
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Microbiology - University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 2010
- Hematology-Oncology - University of California-Los Angeles, CA 2007
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