
Dr. Justin Persico M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
5520 Park Avenue Trumbull Connecticut, 06611About
Dr. Justin Persico is an oncologist practicing in Trumbull, Connecticut. Dr. Persico specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Persico 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
MD at Tufts University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local Public Speaking -
Treatments
- Blood Disorders, Cancer
Professional Memberships
- Member Yale Medical Group (YMG)
Internships
- University of California, San Diego- 2008
Fellowships
- Hematology at Tufts Medical Center- 2012
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Advances in cancer treatments, cutting edge, clinical trials and challenges in the field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golfing, Skiing, Mountain Biking, Outdoor Activities, Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- All major oncology publications and research
Dr. Justin Persico M.D.'s Practice location
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103Get Direction
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- Mr. Robert S Folman MD15 Corporate Dr Trumbull CT 06611
- Dr. Elias I Obeid M.D., MPH1450 Chapel St New Haven CT 06511
- Dr. Pamela Lyn Kunz M.D.YALE MEDICAL SCHOOL NEW HAVEN CT 06510
- Dr. Myra Frances Barginear15 Manitou Rd Westport CT 06880
Nearest Hospitals
BRIDGEPORT HOSPITALl
267 GRANT STREET BRIDGEPORT CT 6610MILFORD HOSPITAL, INCl
300 SEASIDE AVENUE MILFORD CT 6460UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl
200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl
4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103