Dr. Eknath Deo M.D., F.A.C.P., Doctor
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Dr. Eknath Deo M.D., F.A.C.P.

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

701 East 28th Street Long Beach California, 90806

About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 57 years of experience
Dr. Eknath Deo M.D., F.A.C.P.
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...

Areas of expertise and specialization

Lung and Prostate Cancer

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 NSABP

Dr. Eknath Deo M.D., F.A.C.P.'s Practice location

701 East 28th Street -
Long Beach, California 90806
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New patients: 562-997-4070
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