Dr. Peter O'dwyer MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
3400 Spruce St 15 Penn Tower Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Peter O'dwyer is an oncologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. O'dwyer specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. O'dwyer 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
Tbilisi National University 'Gaenati'
UNIV OF DUBLIN 1975
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Aerolase® Technologies
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