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Hematology/Oncology Care Providers

The TEAM at Adult Hematology Oncology is a multidisciplinary team:

Medical Oncology Hematology Physicians

血液学: 血 & blood-producing organs; disorders such as anemia, leukemia & 淋巴瘤

肿瘤: Cancer; cancer treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, biotherapy, pain management

研究员: A physician who has completed medical school, internship and residency and is pursuing subspecialty training

居民: A physician who has finished medical school and is receiving training in a specialized area

Advance Practice Clinician (APC)

Physician Assistants (PA): Physician's Assistants are licensed to practice medicine and are supervised by a doctor. Their training is similar to a doctor's but they do not complete an internship or residency. Like a medical doctor, a physician's assistant can perform physical exams, 订单测试, diagnose illnesses and prescribe medicine, assist in surgery and provide preventive Healthcare counseling.

Nurse Practitioner (NP): Nurse Practitioner is a master's prepared, advanced practice registered nurse with advanced academic and clinical experience within a specific population. Like a medical doctor, a nurse practitioner can perform physical exams, 订单测试, diagnose illnesses and prescribe medicine, assist in surgery and provide preventive Healthcare counseling.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Professionals licensed by the State of New York to perform health assessments, educate patients and their families, administer medication and prescribed treatments, and contribute to the interdisciplinary team to plan and implement health care.

Medical Office Assistant (MOA)

Allied health care workers who provide supportive services in medical offices and clinics; they can do vital signs and weights, assist in care and comfort of patient, and schedule appointments.

药剂师

A person licensed to prepare and dispense drugs and medicines

社会工作 (SW)

Licensed professionals that help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives