Dr. Karen Stitzenberg M.D.
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27514About
Dr. Karen Stitzenberg is a surgical oncologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Stitzenberg specializes in diagnosing, staging and treating cancer-related symptoms. Surgical oncologists also decide if the patient is a candidate for surgery or other cancer treatments based on certain factors such as age, physical fitness and other possible coexisting medical conditions
Education and Training
Univ of Nc At Chapel Hill Sch of Med, Chapel Hill Nc 2000
Physician Assistant Studies, Barry University, FL 2000
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
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