
Wilson C Mertens MD MSBA
Breast Cancer, Genitourinary Oncology, Head & Neck Cancer, Thoracic Cancer
Semi-Retired Medical Oncologist/Physician Executive; Former Vice President and Medical Director, Cancer Services, Baystate Health; Professor Emeritus of Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School-Baystate
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3350 Main StSpringfield, MA 01107
Phone+1 413-794-9338
Fax+1 413-794-3307
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Summary
- Dr. Wilson Mertens, based in Springfield, MA, is an oncology specialist with subspecialties in breast cancer, genitourinary oncology, head & neck cancer, and thoracic cancer. He completed his education at the University of Western Ontario and has held various academic and clinical roles, currently serving as a Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and Vice President and Medical Director, Cancer Services at Baystate Medical Center. His experience includes work on squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma of the lung, among others. Dr. Mertens has contributed to oncology literature with publications focusing on breast cancer and weight management, and he has been recognized with various honors, including the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification and inclusion in Best Doctors in America®. He has also led clinical trials addressing psychological stress in women at high risk for breast cancer.
Education & Training
- School of Business, Madonna University MS, Business Administration, 1998 - 2000
- London Regional Cancer Centre, Ontario Cancer Treatment & Research Foundation, University of Western OntarioFellow, 1986 - 1988
- University of Western OntarioResident, 1983 - 1986
- University of Western OntarioInternship, 1982 - 1983
- University of Western OntarioClass of 1982
- The University of Western OntarioBS, Honors Chemistry Program, 1976 - 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- MA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
- MI State Medical License 1994 - 2023
- PA State Medical License 1994 - 2000
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaInternal Medicine
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of CanadaMedical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Best Doctors in America ® 2009, 2010, 2011
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
- Cambridge’s Who’s Who Healthcare and Administration, 2010
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Clinical Trials
- Effect of Counseling on Psychological Stress Amongst Women Felt to be at High Risk for Breast Cancer Development Start of enrollment: 2003 Aug 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 4 citationsMode of Detection of Second Events in Routine Surveillance of Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients.Soe Min Tun, Sunitha Alluri, Vida Rastegar, Paul Visintainer, Wilson Mertens
Clinical Breast Cancer. 2022-10-01 - 4 citationsInsulin resistance and weight gain in women treated for early stage breast cancer.Grace Makari-Judson, Richard Viskochil, Deborah Katz, Ruth Barham, Wilson C Mertens
Breast Cancer Research and Treatment. 2022-07-01 - 112 citationsWeight gain following breast cancer diagnosis: Implication and proposed mechanisms.Grace Makari-Judson, Barry Braun, D. Joseph Jerry, Wilson C. Mertens
World Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2014-08-10
Journal Articles
- The treatment of hypercalcemia.Mertens, W.C, Pain Management Newsletter
- Systemic radionuclides in the treatment of symptomatic bony metastases: The clinical trial era arrives.Mertens, W.C., Porter, A.T., Int Oncol Monitor
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Differential aspects of sleep epilepsy.Young, G.B., Blume, W.T., Wells, G.A., Mertens, W.C., Eder, S, Can J. Neurol Sci
- Pre-and post-operative chemotherapy for soft tissuee sarcoma.Mertens, W. Bramwell, V, Proc Joint Warsaw Workshop on Adjuvant chemotherapy, Poland
- Strontium-89 in the treatment of metastatic prostate carcinoma.Porter, A.T., Mertens, W.C, Can. J. Oncol
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Lectures
- Breast and head and neck cancer: current controversies, treatments, and outcome measures.American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Phoenix, AZ
- Marketing Oncology: Service Line Strategies for Marketers.HCPro Healthcare Marketplace. Webinar
- Patient Experience Design: An Experience Report.LEAP Forward Conference, Park City, UT
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Other
- The importance of spiritual counseling in the care of cancer patients.Mertens, W.C
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Press Mentions
- Dr. Wilson Mertens: How Can We Deliver the Best Cancer Care to All?September 3rd, 2019
- Local Cancer Center Treats More Than 7,000 Patients a YearJune 10th, 2019
- Dr. Wilson Mertens: Defining ‘Probable Human Carcinogens’May 6th, 2019
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