Dr. Michael Kosmo, MD is a hematology specialist in Escondido, CA and has been practicing for 32 years. He graduated from University Of Massachusetts Medical School in 1979 and specializes in hematology, oncology, and more.Read his story
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Top Care Areas
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Anemia
very high
more than 99% of peers
Blood Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
very high
more than 93% of peers
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Dr. Kosmo's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Kosmo "Dr Kosmo was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He received his bachelor's degree in Chemistry at Boston College. His Medical Degree was obtained from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1979. Following his marriage to Stephanie and a cross-country honeymoon celebration, he pursued his Internal Medicine residency, followed by Hematology and Oncology Fellowships at Naval Hospital San Diego. Dr Kosmo became triple-board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology, completing his training in 1986. He continued as staff physician and clinical instructor for the medicine residency and heme/onc fellowship training programs until 1991. He was also an Associate Clinical Professor in medicine for the UCSD Medical School clinical teaching program. While on active duty, Dr Kosmo was also assigned to the Western Pacific aboard USS Tarawa and USS Tripoli. These military tours provided both memorable and enriching experiences, never to be forgotten. Following active duty, Dr Kosmo remained with the Military Naval Reserves as instructor for the Medicine Residency and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship programs until retirement as Captain, USNR in May 2000. In 1991 Dr Kosmo joined Southwest Cancer Care as a community Hematology/Oncology physician in San Diego North County where he continues to practice. Throughout his years in hematology/oncology, he has participated as Principle Investigator in several clinical research programs. He has memberships with the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and San Diego Medical Society. Community service has included director of medical tumor boards at Palomar and Fallbrook Hospitals, prior medical director for Horizon Hospice, member of the Palomar Health Cancer Committee, and member of the American Cancer Society. Dr Kosmo was recently honored as 2011 Physician of the Year by the Medical Oncology Unit of Palomar Hospital. Through the years, Dr Kosmo has had many interests including the arts, swimming, skiing, gardening, and just making bread. But the best part of his day is spending time with Stephanie, which is further enhanced by time with his two grown children, Christopher and Laura, who are both pursuing professional careers. As per Dr Kosmo, "Health is so precious, and the diagnosis of cancer can be devastating. Rendering an effective treatment is essential, further enhanced by maintaining quality of life with best supportive care. But honest communication which ensures a patient's best understanding of the disease process ultimately enables emotional healing.""
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Kosmo "The Physicians and staff at California Cancer Associates for Research & Excellence Inc dedicated to one goal – providing the highest quality care for our patients. Our approach is based on our belief that patients do best when they receive comprehensive care with medical specialists and support staff working together on their behalf. We believe that our patients need to have access to the latest research, technologies, treatment programs and drug therapies. We believe that support groups, psychosocial counseling and complimentary programs can improve quality of life for many patients. And we believe that to beat cancer, we must treat more than the disease itself. We must treat the whole person by being responsive to how cancer impacts all aspects of their lives."
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3 Specialties
- Hematology
- Internal Medicine
- Oncology
3 Board Certifications
- HematologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- Medical OncologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
90 Conditions Treated
- Acute Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- All Lymphoma
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anemia
- Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Bladder Cancer
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
- Brain Cancer
- Brain Disorders
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Cervical Cancer
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
- Coagulation Disorders (incl. Hemophilia)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Hodgkin's Disease
- Hypercoagulable State
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Kidney Cancer
- Leukocytosis
- Liver Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Lymphoma, Large-Cell
- Lymphosarcoma
- Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
- Mantle Cell Lymphoma
- Marginal Zone Lymphoma
- Mast Cell Diseases
- Mediastinal Tumors, Malignant
- Melanoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myeloproliferative Disorders
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Neutropenia
- Nodular Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Oral Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancytopenia
- Pleura Cancer
- Pleural Cancer
- Polycythemia Rubra Vera
- Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
- Primary Hypercoagulable State (incl. Factor V Leiden Disease)
- Prostate Cancer
- Pulmonary Disease
- Purpura
- Reticulosarcoma
- Salivary Gland Cancer
- Secondary Malignancies
- Skin Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Diseases
- Testicular Cancer
- Thalassemia
- Thrombocytosis
- Thrombosis
- Tongue Cancer
- Tonsil Cancer
- Urinary Disorders
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Diseases
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
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2 Procedures
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Boston CollegeUndergraduate School | Graduated 1975
- University Of Massachusetts Medical SchoolMedical School | Graduated 1979
- Naval Med CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1980
- Naval Med CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1983
- Naval Med CenterFellowship Hospital | Completed 1986
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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