William K. Evans, Oncologist
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William K. Evans

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

699 Concession Street Hamilton Ontario, L8V 5C2
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About

William K. Evans, MD, FRCP(C), is President of the Juravinski Cancer Centre in Ontario, Canada.  He is a world renowned lung cancer expert, with over 250 publications and textbook chapters to his name.  His clinical interests include health services research, including the evaluation of PET, and the cost and cost-effectiveness of anti cancer drugs.  An international speaker, he has given lectures in Holland, Korea, the US, UK, Italy and Canada on such topics as the surveillance of lung cancer and drug approval processes.  With McMaster University, the Juravinski Cancer Centre is one of the world's leaders in cancer care.  Dr. Evans is also regional vice president of Cancer Care Ontario, the agency responsible for strengthening cancer services in the province of Ontario.  His work in the cancer field has earned him a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Cancer Society. 

Education and Training

University of Toronto

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 54 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Lung Cancer Treatment

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • International public speaking -
  • President, Juravinski Cancer Centre -
  • Regional Vice President- Cancer Care Ontario -

Awards

  • Lifetime Achievement Award, 2008   
  • Career Innovation and Cancer Care Award, Canadian Cancer Society   

Internships

  • Toronto General Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology, International Association for the study of lung cancer, Canadian Association of Medical Oncologists

Articles and Publications

  • 250+ articles in peer reviewed journals, Textbook chapters

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard work and concern for quality patient care, Being surrounded by good support, because people can never succeed on their own. 

Hobbies / Sports

  • Music, Theater

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Medical Oncology, Canadian Medical Association

William K. Evans's Practice location

699 Concession Street -
Hamilton, Ontario L8V 5C2
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New patients: 905-387-9711
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