Koen van Besien, MD, PhD
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Specialty: Hematology and Oncology
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Primary Location: 11100 Euclid Ave 1st Floor (0 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
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Biography: Koen van Besien, MD, PhD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Wesley Center for Immunotherapy, UH Seidman Cancer Center
- Division Chief, Hematology and Cellular Therapy, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Clinical Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Don C. Dangler Chair in Stem Cell Research, UH Seidman Cancer Center
Certifications & Memberships
- Hematology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology - Indiana University Hospital (1987 - 1990)
Other Education
Maastricht University (2006)
Medical Education
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculteit Der Geneeskunde (1984)
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Patient Experience Reviews
Outstanding experience!!!!
Excellant
Dr. Von Besien was thought, kind and explained my problem and how to proceed.
Exceptional physician. Brilliant in the field. Very kind and compassionate. Engages in meaningful conversation. I appreciate and admire him.
Excellent doctor. We are blessed to have him. Excellent UH staff.
Dr van Besien is an outstanding physician. Knowledgeable. Caring. Concerned. He is the penultimate care professional.
Excellent knowledgeable physician. Takes a real concern about my health status
My doctor was my cancer doctor and he was great.
Excellent care
The very best care !!!! Very happy with care my team has given me !!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Dr van Besien is absolutely outstanding!!!It doesn't get any better than having him be my physician!!!
Pleased with the care I received when I see this Dr..
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