Pallav Mehta - Physician of the Abington Hematology Oncology Associates

Pallav Mehta, MD

College: New York University, NY, Bachelor of Science, Biology Medical School: Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, Doctor of Medicine Internship/Residency: Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Fellowship: Hematology/Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Hematology Current Appointments: Abington Memorial Hospital, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Abington, PA, Holy Redeemer Hospital, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Meadowbrook, PA Accomplishments: Medical Director of Cancer Center at Holy Redeemer Hospital. Division Chief of Hematology/Oncology at Holy Redeemer Cancer Center - building a screening program and is conducting a feasibility study /clinical trial on low dose CT screening in patients with high risk for lung cancer. Significant speaking contribution through health care industry (i.e. genetic lab companies and pharmaceutical companies) on topics such as breast cancer and colorectal cancer; as well as molecular profiling and hereditary cancer testing and targeted chemotherapeutic compounds. Written several clinical trial protocols. Areas of Interest/Expertise: Breast cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer, complementary and integrative medicine Personal Interests: Personal training including fitness and nutrition, Baseball history, Black Belt in Taekwondo