Dr. William Sikov MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
101 Dudley St Providence RI, 02905About
Dr. William Sikov is an oncologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Sikov specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Sikov 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
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1982
Yale School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 1989
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1988
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- New England Medical Center, MA, :Hematology/Oncology 1986
- New England Medical Center
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- Dr. Ryan S. Lee DDS, MPH335R PRAIRIE AVE PROVIDENCE RI 02905
- Dr. Rochelle Strenger MD101 Dudley St Providence RI 02905
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