Dr. Ajlan Atasoy MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
5150 Centre Ave Upmc Cancer Pavilion Pittsburgh PA, 15232About
Dr. Ajlan Atasoy is an oncologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Atasoy specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Atasoy 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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