Dr. Deborah J. Villa, MD, Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Deborah J. Villa, MD

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

4/5(22)
892 Aerovista Place Suite 240 San Luis Obispo CA, 93401
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4/5

About

Dr. Deborah Villa is an oncologist practicing in San Luis Obispo, CA. Dr. Villa specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Villa 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

Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1989

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Hematology (Internal Medicine)

Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

Breast Cancer

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Assistant professor of Medicine in the Department of Hematology and Oncology UCLA 2019 - Present

Fellowships

  • Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation, Hematology and Oncology at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, California

Professional Society Memberships

  • ASCO

Areas of research

  • Breast Cancer

Dr. Deborah J. Villa, MD's Practice location

UCLA Health - San Luis Obispo Cancer Care

892 Aerovista Place Suite 240 -
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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New patients: 805-541-8252
https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/deborah-villa

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Patient Experience with Dr. Villa


4.0

Based on 22 reviews

Dr. Deborah J. Villa, MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 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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