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3400 Civic Center Blvd# DivisionPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Phone+1 215-662-3681
Fax+1 215-662-4381
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Summary
- Dr. Erin Aakhus is an oncologist in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including the CMC VA Medical Center and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. She received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice 7 years. She specializes in medical oncology.
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2013 - 2016
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Racial disparities and utilization trends of first-line targeted therapies for metastatic breast cancer.Yehoda M Martei, Kan Chen, Modesty Obasohan, Ronac Mamtani, Erin Aakhus
JNCI Cancer Spectrum. 2026-05-09 - 4 citationsA 15-Year Analysis of Supply and Demand for Hematology and Oncology Training in the United States.Jason Silvestre, Erin Aakhus, Terhas A Weldeslase, Horace M DeLisser
JCO Oncology Practice. 2024-05-01 - 30 citationsCetuximab-Based vs Carboplatin-Based Chemoradiotherapy for Patients With Head and Neck Cancer.Lova Sun, Danielle Candelieri-Surette, Tori Anglin-Foote, Julie A Lynch, Kara N Maxwell
JAMA Otolaryngology-- Head & Neck Surgery. 2022-11-01
Press Mentions
Insured Cancer Patients Face Financial Toxicity, Study FindsSeptember 12th, 2017- Insured Cancer Patients Face Financial Toxicity, Study FindsSeptember 10th, 2017
A Tough Talk: How to Improve Cost Transparency in Cancer CareMay 31st, 2017
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