Division of Oncology
Jeffrey A. Kern, MD
Division Chief
What do we do? The Oncology Division is dedicated
to the diagnosis, treatment and long-term follow-up and surveillance of
individuals with known or suspected lung or thoracic cancers. We are
pleased to participate in your evaluation at any point; evaluation of
an abnormal x-ray, state-of-the art therapy if a cancer diagnosis has
been made, or providing a second opinion regarding a diagnosis or
recommendation.
Why National Jewish Health? We
achieve optimal care through a multidisciplinary team combining lung
specialists, medical oncology experts, pathologists specifically
trained in cancers of the lung, expert radiologist capable of
interpreting all types of radiologic images, radiation oncologists to
deliver needed radiation therapy, surgeons that focus exclusively on
lung surgery, and dedicated nurses to guide you through the process
from diagnosis to therapy to ongoing evaluation. This expert group,
through frequent meetings to review patient progress, ensures that
state-of-the art care is provided to everyone.
