Dr. Emily Chan MD, PHD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Emily Chan is an oncologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Chan specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Chan 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology- 2005
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2004
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2002
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Cancer, Cancer, Bile Duct And More
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 2004
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