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Dr. Bruce Cheson, MD

Oncology* Age 78
Dr. Bruce Cheson, MD
3.7 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Bruce Cheson, MD

Oncology* Age 78
Washington, DC
Accepting new patients
53 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Bruce Cheson, MD works in Washington, DC as an Oncology Specialist and has 53 years experience.

They are board certified in Hematology and graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1971. At present, Dr. Cheson has received an average rating of 3.7 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. They are affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Cheson practices at Practice in Washington, DC and has additional offices in Bethesda, MD.

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  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
    Monday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 18:00
  2. 2 Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 660, Bethesda, MD 20817
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cheson
3.7
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Mar 28, 2019
Already for a few years I am a patient of Dr. Bruce Cheson and was from the get go very impressed by him. He makes the right diagnoses and shows the solutions for the right treatment. And it works fine. I owe him a lot. He lives up to his very world well known reputation, I only can say, I am so glad to have him as a doctor. VM
— Mar 28, 2019
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Specialties*
Oncology
Hematology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1971
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Virginia Hospital
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • New England Medical Center Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Bruce Cheson, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Cheson accepts Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Cheson accepts here.

Dr. Cheson has a star rating of 3.7/5 and has been reviewed 15 times.

Dr. Cheson is board certified in Hematology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Cheson has been practicing as an Oncology Specialist for 53 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

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