Dr. Howard Kaufman M.D.
Surgical Oncologist | Surgical Oncology
55 FRUIT ST BOSTON MA, 02114About
Dr. Howard Kaufman is a surgical oncologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kaufman 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1986
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Skin Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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