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John Smestad, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor

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Location

  • Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
  • 8800 W. Doyne Ave.
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Medical Oncology

Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
  • Melanoma
  • Sarcoma
  • ‎Rhabdomyosarcoma
  • Bone Cancer
  • Leiomyosarcoma
  • Liposarcoma
  • Desmoid Tumors
  • Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma

Treatments and Services

  • Immunotherapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Clinical Trials
  • Targeted Therapy
  • Oncolytic Virotherapy

Patients Ages Seen

  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English

Hospital Affiliations

  • Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine

Clinic Locations

Clinical Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital
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Biography

Education and Training

Doctor of Medicine - Mayo Clinic - Rochester, MN (2021)
PhD - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology - Mayo Graduate School of Medicine - Rochester, MN (2021)
Residency in Internal Medicine - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa City, IA (2021-2023)
Fellowship in Internal Medicine, Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Iowa City, IA (2023-2026)

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