I am a medical oncologist who specializes in treating patients with lung cancer. I also perform translational research in the laboratory on non-small cell lung cancer. My primary interest lies in identifying mutations in genes that may play a role in lung tumors. I am also doing experiments to determine why some patients and not others respond to targeted therapies such as gefitinib (Iressa) and erlotinib (Tarceva). These studies will hopefully lead to improved ways to treat patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Experience / Training
Specialty:
Oncology
A self-designated specialty or practice area is not equivalent to, nor does it imply, ABMS Board Certification or special training and competence.
Medical School:
Yale University (PhD)
Yale University School of Medicine
Residency:
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Fellowship:
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Health Plan / Other
Health Plans:
Aetna
BCBS
United Health Care
Disciplinary Actions
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HealthGrades could not detect any disciplinary actions for Dr. William Pao, MD
as of 12/02/2009. Note: HealthGrades reports on state and federal disciplinary actions (if any) from the previous five years.
Malpractice History
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Dr. William
Pao, MD
in the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Dakota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, or West Virginia.
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