Dr. Carol Ann Westbrook M.D., PH.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1000 E Mountain Blvd Wilkes Barre PA, 18711About
Dr. Carol Westbrook is an oncologist practicing in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Westbrook specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Westbrook 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
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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