Dr. Waris Ali Waris, MD

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Get to know Oncologist Dr. Waris Ali Waris, who serves patients in Logan, West Virginia.

Dr. Waris is a trusted oncologist in practice with the Life Services Center at Logan Regional Medical Center in Logan, West Virginia. He specializes in the diagnosis and staging of cancer, the development of a cancer treatment plan, as well as the management of treatment side effects.

Logan Regional Medical Center is a 132-bed acute care facility that offers a full range of health care services in a recently expanded facility. It includes a Level III Trauma Center, Cancer Center, Women and Newborn Center, digital imaging services, and heart catheterization services. The mission of Logan Regional Medical Center is “Helping People Live the Healthiest Lives Possible.”

A 1994 graduate of King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan, Dr. Waris is board-certified in medical oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, treat patients with radiation therapy, coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assist patients with pain management.

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