Benjamin B. Yan
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1000 4th Street Southwest Mason City Iowa, 50401About
Dr. Benjamin Yan is an oncologist practicing in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yan specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Yan 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
Peking Union Medical College
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- ASCO Foundation Merit Award, ASCO, 2006
- National Dean's List, 1998-1999
Internships
- PhD in Pathology/Cancer Biology, Duke University; Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Fellowships
- Duke University Medical Center (Radiation Oncology)
Professional Society Memberships
- The Radiosurgery Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association, Radiation Research Society
Articles and Publications
- 30 Publications, 9 Abstracts
What do you attribute your success to?
- Passion for Medicine, Hematology, Oncology and Hard work and Knowledge of the Field
Hobbies / Sports
- Baseball
Favorite professional publications
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology
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