Dr. Kristine J. Rinn MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1204 N VERCLER RD SPOKANE VALLEY WA, 99216About
Dr. Kristine Rinn is an oncologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Rinn specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Rinn 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
Univ of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1992
University of Washington School of Medicine 1992
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- Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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