Sigurdur Bjornsson, MD
Internist
Hringbraut 101 Reykjavík Iceland, 00200About
Sigurdur Bjornsson, MD, is an internist who diagnoses and treats patients as Consultant Medical Oncologist and Chief of the Department of Internal Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology at Landspítali Hospital in Reykjavik, Iceland. Landspitali- The National University Hospital of Iceland is the leading hospital in Iceland and the largest workplace for employees in health care. As an internist, Dr. Bjornsson has dedicated training and unique experience in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults. Internists provide long-term, comprehensive care and manage both common and complex diseases. He has an impressive professional journey that spans forty-seven years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in general oncology, hematology, and internal medicine. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work.
Education and Training
National University of Ireland, MD MD 1968
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Professional Memberships
- International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War
- Icelandic Cancer Society
- European Society for Medical Oncology
- American Association for Cancer Research
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- World Medical Association
- Icelandic Medical Association
Internships
- Landsptali Hopital
Fellowships
- Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Professional Society Memberships
- Icelandic Cancer Society, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, European Society for Medical Oncology, Icelandic Medical Association, World Medical Association
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Get to know Internist Dr. Sigurdur Bjornsson, who serves the population of Reykjavík, Iceland.
Dr. Sigurdur Bjornsson is a board-certified internist, with over five decades of experience in his field.
He graduated with his medical degree from the National University of Ireland in 1968. After his medical degree, he completed his internship with the Landspítali Hospital. He then completed his residency with the New Britain General Hospital. Furthering his education, he completed his fellowship with the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Dr. Bjornsson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. 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.
To stay up to date in his field, Dr. Bjornsson remains a professional member of the Icelandic Cancer Society, International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, European Society for Medical Oncology, Icelandic Medical Association, and the World Medical Association.
Internal Medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Internists are skilled in the management of patients who have undifferentiated or multi-system disease processes. They care for hospitalized and ambulatory patients and may play a major role in education and research.
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