MICHAEL J. NISSENBLATT, MD is a physician (medical doctor) from New York City (NYC) with specialty in Medical Oncology.

An oncology specialist is a physician who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of different cancers. This physician has extensive knowledge of the different signs and symptoms of cancer, as well as the various methods of treatment.

Oncology specialists diagnose cancer through methods such as biopsy, endoscopy, X-ray, blood tests, ultrasound, and different forms of nuclear medicine.

Oncology doctors treat cancer through surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy, or antibody treatments.

If it is determined that a cancer cannot successfully be treated, oncology specialists then focus on providing palliative care – the use of pain medication to make a dying person more comfortable.

MICHAEL J. NISSENBLATT, MD is board certified in:
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology New York, NY

MICHAEL J. NISSENBLATT, MD have expertise in:
Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
Lung Cancer
Hereditary Cancer New York, NY  

You can find MICHAEL J. NISSENBLATT, MD at:
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick
St. Peter's University Hospital