
Dr. Edwin Melencio Posadas MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
8700 Beverly Blvd Los Angeles California, 90048About
Dr. Edwin Posadas is an oncologist practicing in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Posadas specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Posadas 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
Johns Hopkins University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Guest Lecturer, Medical Director, Urologic Oncology Program, Cedars Sinai Medical Center -
- Assistant Professor, Cedars Sinai Medical Center -
Internships
- University of Michigan Health System
Fellowships
- National Cancer Institute, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, Association of Philippine Physicians, Catholic Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- 30 Papers, Many other Abstracts
What do you attribute your success to?
- Family Support, Mentors, Devine Guidance
Areas of research
- Various Trials Revolving Around Prostate Cancer, Renal Cancer, and Bladder Cancers
Hobbies / Sports
- Spending Time with his Family
Favorite professional publications
- Medical Journal of Clinical Oncology, New England Journal of Medicine
Areas of research
Various Trials Revolving Around Prostate Cancer, Renal Cancer, and Bladder CancersDr. Edwin Melencio Posadas MD's Practice location
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