Dr. Jennifer L Westrup M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
650 Albany Street, Ebrc 405 Boston Medical Cente Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Jennifer Westrup is an oncologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Westrup specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Westrup 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
Tbilisi National University 'Gaenati' 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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