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Dr. Laurence Jay Heifetz MD

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

4/5(8)
10956 Donner Pass Rd Suite 210 Truckee CA, 96161
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Dr. Laurence Heifetz is an oncologist practicing in Truckee, CA. Dr. Heifetz specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Heifetz 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

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1972

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Breast Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. Laurence Jay Heifetz MD's Practice location

Practice At 10956 Donner Pass Rd Suite 210

10956 Donner Pass Rd Suite 210 -
Truckee, CA 96161
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New patients: 530-582-6450
Fax: 530-550-8169

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Dr. Laurence Jay Heifetz MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 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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