Dr. Kent Hoskins M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
5666 E State St Rockford IL, 61108About
Dr. Kent Hoskins is an oncologist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Hoskins specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Hoskins 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.
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University of Iowa Medical School MD
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