Koen van Besien, MD, PhD
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Specialty: Hematology and Oncology
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Primary Location: 11100 Euclid Ave (0 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: Dutch, English, French, German, Spanish
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Biography: Koen van Besien, MD, PhD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Wesley Center for Immunotherapy, UH Seidman Cancer Center
- Division Chief, Hematology and Cellular Therapy, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Clinical Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
- Don C. Dangler Chair in Stem Cell Research, UH Seidman Cancer Center
Certifications & Memberships
- Hematology - American Board of Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology - American Board of Internal Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Hematology/Oncology
Hematology/Oncology - Indiana University Hospital (1987 - 1990)
Other Education
Maastricht University (2006)
Medical Education
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Faculteit Der Geneeskunde (1984)
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Patient Experience Reviews
The very best care !!!! Very happy with care my team has given me !!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Dr van Besien is absolutely outstanding!!!It doesn't get any better than having him be my physician!!!
Pleased with the care I received when I see this Dr..
Dr Van Besien is an excellent specialist. He is always thorough and very kind/concerned. I have some unexplained lab results and he honestly told me " he doesn't know" why the results are high. I am anxious but I trust him to take my best interests to heart.
Very professional - touched all bases !! Just great !!!
He is a wonderful, experienced, caring physician.
I thought I was just going to be a number. That wasn't the case at all. Every one really cares about you
I receive excellent / exceptionally great care from my Physician and his team.
Everyone was professional and efficient
He was an outstanding physician and person. I do not think I could have a better or more caring physician.
Very happy with care at UH!!!!!!
I am getting good care thank you
Excellent care by Dr. Van Besien.
The provider and any team member were very helpful and didn't try to rush things. They paid attention to everything that was important to me. Made sure that all points were addressed. I always feel that the team takes the time to make sure everything point is covered.
Best care anywhere. Been with this team for 2 years and they fight to keep you alive. Glad they're on my side. ***
Dr Van Besien and his staff are fantastic care providers! I am beyond satisfied with my treatment!
Excellent care!!! Very professional!!!! Could not want or expect more care than l received!!!
The Doctor and every member of the care team was extremely supportive and knowledgeable during my treatments
I love my oncologist!
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As of December 31, 2016, Koen van Besien did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.