Dr. Eknath Deo M.D., F.A.C.P.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
701 East 28th Street Long Beach California, 90806About
Eknath Deo, MD, works at Coast Hematology-Oncology Associates in Long Beach, California. He specializes in the treatment of lung and prostate cancers, and was instrumental in a trial demonstrating the effectiveness of Tamoxifen for the treatment of breast cancer. He maintains an academic position at UC Irvine as Clinical Associate Professor.
Education and Training
University of Bombay
Board Certification
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Hematology
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Dr. Eknath Deo M.D., F.A.C.P.'s Expert Contributions
Coagulopathy in a Young Lady
Coast Hematology Oncology Assoc. Inc., Long Beach, CAA 20-year-old woman was brought to the Emergency Department of LBMMC with pelvic pain. Her ultrasound revealed a hematoma. The gynecologists went in to operate and remove it surgically. They were then met with severe uncontrollable bleeding. All...
What are the tests recommended to confirm the diagnosis for skin cancer?
Biopsy and if small then removing the mole maybe the only way for sure Eknath Deo, M.D. READ MORE
What are the chances of a relapse of cancer?
Cancer is a complex problem. Even breast cancer is not one disease. There are different types of breast cancer; several markers checked by the Pathologist on the cancer tissue. ER, PR, Her 2 etc. TNM stage is important, what stage your cantwas, what treatment you had are all important questions and will determine your prognosis. Eknath Deo, M.D. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor, UC Irvine -
Awards
- America's Top Oncologists, consumer's Research Council of America
Fellowships
- New York Medical College; Long Beach VA
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology, LA County Medical Associatoin, American Society of Hematology, American College of Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, Compassion for Patients, Caring about their Health, Coming from a Small Village and Working his Way up
Areas of research
- Principal Investigator for the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial of NSABP
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Bridge
Areas of research
Principal Investigator for the Breast Cancer Prevention Trial of NSABPDr. Eknath Deo M.D., F.A.C.P.'s Practice location
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