Dr. Marcia L Krebs M.D.

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Get to know Oncologist Dr. Marcia Krebs, who serves patients in Rochester, New York.

Recognized as a caring and compassionate oncologist, Dr. Krebs works with patients at University of Rochester Medical Center. She also serves as a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Pertaining to her educational pursuits, she earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver School of Medicine in 1996. She then went on to complete her internship, residency in internal medicine, and fellowship in hematology & oncology at Washington University in St. Louis in 1999 and 2001, respectively.

An expert in her field, the doctor is board-certified in medical oncology and internal medicine by 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.

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.

Among her most notable achievements, Dr. Krebs has been the recipient of the 2021 America’s Top Doctors for Cancer by Castle Connolly Magazine, ICare Silver Star Recipient (2017), The Laurie Park Heart and Hands Award (2015), Outstanding Service Award (2009) Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top Doctors (2004 – 2009), Barnes-Jewish Hospital Caring Spirit Award (2002), Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Award (1999) Internal Medicine House Staff Community Service Award (1999), and Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Achievement Award (1996).

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