Joachim Z. Fuks
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
16 Patriots Farm Place Armonk New York, 10504About
Joachim Z. Fuks, MD, works at Advanced Oncology Associates in Armonk, New York. He specializes in the treatment of various cancers, and specializes in breast, lung, and prostate cancers. Dr. Fuks has a worldly education that includes years of study in Poland, before transferring to medical school in Barcelona. In addition to his medical career, Dr. Fuks has a faculty position as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine and Oncology at The Jack D. Weiler Hospital of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. He is known for his patient-centered treatment and approachability.
Education and Training
Medical University of Barcelona
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional and National Public Speaking -
Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctors™: New York Metro Area 2011, 2012
Internships
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowships
- Baltimore Cancer Research Program, National Cancer Institute
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
What do you attribute your success to?
Dedication, Hard Work, Persistence
Hobbies / Sports
- Jogging
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Clinical Oncology
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