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Dr. David J. Ernst, DO

Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

4/5(5)
8700 N Green Hills Rd Kansas City MO, 64154
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4/5

About

David J. Ernst, DO, is a seasoned medical oncologist who diagnoses and treats patients at The University of Kansas Cancer Center in Kansas City, MO. Furthermore, he has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, MO. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Ernst is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. As a medical oncologist, he specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and medical treatment of cancer. Dr. Ernst has an impressive professional journey that spans ten years. His clinical interests include lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and hematology (benign and malignant).

Education and Training

Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 2006

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

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Dr. David J. Ernst, DO's Expert Contributions
  • Dr. David J. Ernst - What is Medical Oncology?

    What is Medical Oncology?Medical oncology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. An oncologist provides medical care for a patient diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, coordinate treatment...

Areas of expertise and specialization

lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and hematology (benign and malignant)

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor University of Kansas Medical Center -

Treatments

  • Chronic Pain
  • Anemia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Throat
  • Lymphoma
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
  • Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Physicians  
  • American Osteopathic Association  
  • American Society of Hematology  
  • American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine  
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology  

Fellowships

  • University of Missouri at Kansas City Hematology and Oncology  2013

Internships

  • University of Missouri at Kansas City2009Internal Medicine

Fellowships

  • University of Missouri at Kansas City2013Hematology and Oncology

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the American Society of Hematology

Dr. David J. Ernst, DO's Practice location

The University of Kansas Cancer Center

8700 N Green Hills Rd -
Kansas City, MO 64154
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New patients: 816-746-4570, 913-574-2520

The University of Kansas Cancer Center

411 W 46th Ter #603 -
Kansas City, MO 64112
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Dr. David J. Ernst, DO has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Get to know Oncologist Dr. David J. Ernst, who serves patients in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dr. Ernst is a trusted oncologist whose clinical interests include lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, and hematology (benign and malignant). He sees patients at The University of Kansas Cancer Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated cancer center in the Kansas City metro area, region, and in the state of Kansas. Elevating standards in cancer care, the team of experts at the Center provide unrivaled expertise and experience in diagnosing and treating all forms of cancer, from common and complex to rare. It is their life mission, a journey they have embarked on to prevent and conquer all cancers, now and for future generations.

Before embarking on his professional journey, Dr. Ernst obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2006. He then went on to complete his residency at the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 2009, followed by his fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of Kansas in 2010. This was followed by an additional fellowship in hematology and oncology at the University of Missouri at Kansas City in 2013.

Subsequent to his education, the doctor earned board certification in internal medicine, hematology, medical oncology, and hospice & palliative medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Alongside his clinical role, Dr. Ernst serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He is also affiliated with North Kansas City Hospital. 

In an attempt to advance in his specialty, he remains a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Association of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and the American Society of Hematology.

Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A medical professional who practices oncology is an oncologist. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer. They lead a cancer treatment team of various healthcare professionals, treat patients with radiation therapy, coordinate treatment plans and prescribe various types of treatment, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy, as well as assist patients with pain management.

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