Benjamin B. Yan, Oncologist
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Benjamin B. Yan

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

1000 4th Street Southwest Mason City Iowa, 50401
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About

Dr. Benjamin Yan is an oncologist practicing in Mason City, Iowa. Dr. Yan specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Yan 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

Peking Union Medical College

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 26 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Radiation Oncology

Awards

  • ASCO Foundation Merit Award, ASCO, 2006   
  • National Dean's List, 1998-1999   

Internships

  • PhD in Pathology/Cancer Biology, Duke University; Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Fellowships

  • Duke University Medical Center (Radiation Oncology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • The Radiosurgery Society, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, American Medical Association, Radiation Research Society

Articles and Publications

  • 30 Publications, 9 Abstracts

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passion for Medicine, Hematology, Oncology and Hard work and Knowledge of the Field

Hobbies / Sports

  • Baseball

Favorite professional publications

  • International Journal of Radiation Oncology

Benjamin B. Yan's Practice location

1000 4th Street Southwest -
Mason City, Iowa 50401
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