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Jocelyn Tan, MD, Oncology, Pittsburgh, PA

Jocelyn L Tan MD FACP. dABLM

Oncology•Pittsburgh, PA

Clinical Associate Professor

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  • University Drive CVeteran AffairsPittsburgh, PA 15261

  • Phone+1 412-360-6178

  • Fax+1 412-360-6915

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Summary

  • Dr. Jocelyn Tan is an oncology specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. She is residency and fellowship trained in internal medicine and board certified in hematology/medical oncology. Dr. Tan is also board certified by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine with specialized training in Integrative Oncology as well as in Medical Acupuncture. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Integrative Oncology at the Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System. Her research focuses on ketogenic metabolic therapy in cancer treatment, and she has contributed to several publications on the subject. Dr. Tan has been involved in clinical trials exploring ketogenic diets in advanced cancer and is a recognized local and international speaker on this topic. Recognized for her contributions, she received the Chief of Staff Clinical Excellence Award from the Veteran Affairs in 2015 and the Most Outstanding Alumni Award from UERMMMC Medical School in 2013.

Education & Training

  • University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine
    University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1994 - 1995
  • Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1992 - 1994
  • Nassau University Medical Center
    Nassau University Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1992
  • University of the East College of Medicine
    University of the East College of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2002 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1999 - 2026
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 2004 - 2009
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2004 - 2007
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1993 - 2000
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1993 - 1994
  • Medical Oncology
    American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Chief of Staff Clinical Excellence Award Veteran Affairs, 2015
  • Most Outstanding Alumni Award UERMMMC Medical School, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Ketogenic diets -Emerging evidence  
    Tan Shalaby J, Federal Practitioner, 2/2017

Abstracts/Posters

  • Modified Ketogenic diet in lymphoma
    Tan-Shalaby J, Thomas RA, Carrick J, Liman A, Passero V, Patel A, Shields J, Journal of Clinical Oncology, 6/1/2018

Lectures

  • Modified ketogenic diet in solid tumors: A Veteran Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System case series. 
    ASCO Annual Meeting 2019 - Chicago, IL - 5/31/2019

Authored Content

  • The Keto Code- A Comprehensive Guide to Keto OncologyApril 2024

Press Mentions

  • Starve Cancer to Death with the Ketogenic Diet
    Starve Cancer to Death with the Ketogenic DietMarch 18th, 2014

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