Dr. Luko Michael Laptalo M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2800 L St Suite 300 Sacramento CA, 95816About
Dr. Luko Laptalo is an oncologist practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Laptalo specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Laptalo 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Awards
- Sacramento Super Doctors 2011
Fellowships
- Hematology/Medical Oncology, University of California, Davis Medical Center
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