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Zafer Yildirim, MD, PhD, ABIM specializes in medical oncology and hematology. He brings high quality, comprehensive cancer care to patients in the Lower Columbia Region. Dr. Yildirim is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine. His specialized training and background will serve the patients of the Lower Columbia Region well. Dr. Yildirim has spent over 14 years completing his post-graduate studies at prestigious universities and medical schools throughout the United States: PhD: 1990-1996 Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio Internal Medicine Residency: 1996-1999 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine/Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan Critical Care Fellowship: 1999-2000 St. Louis University/St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellowship:2000-2003 University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont According to Dr. Hyman Muss, Director of Hematology/Oncology Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington, Vermont, "Dr. Yildirim personifies all those qualities one desires in a hematologist/oncologist- compassion and dedication to patient care and caring, excellence, and cutting-edge knowledge." |
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| Specialty | Type |
| Hematology | Secondary |
| Internal Medicine | Secondary |
| Oncology: Medical | Primary |
| Board | Certified Year | Expires |
| ABIM: Hematology | 2003 | 12/31/2013 |
| ABIM: Medical Oncology | 2003 | 12/31/2013 |
| American Board of Internal Medicine | 1999 | 12/31/2009 |
| Education | Type | Specialty |
| Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine | Medical Education | |
| Case Western Reserve University | Graduate Education | Pathology |
| Spectrum Health | Internship | Internal Medicine |
| Spectrum Health | Residency | Internal Medicine |
| St. John's Mercy Medical Center | Fellowship | Critical Care Medicine |
| University of Vermont College of Medicine | Fellowship | Hematology |