Overview

Gustavo Westin is a medical oncologist and hematologist. He joined UCBC in August 2018 after completing his fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute. During his training, Dr. Westin had extensive exposure to patients suffering from the most complex blood conditions and types of cancer and became an instructor in medical oncology.

Dr. Westin also conducted clinical research at the Mayo Clinic in gastrointestinal malignancies, with a special focus in neuroendocrine tumors. His research abstracts have been selected for presentations at several national and international meetings, including the annual meetings of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium (GIASCO), European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society ENETS), and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). He obtained his medical degree at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), considered one of the most prestigious universities in Brazil. Dr. Westin completed his internal medicine residency at the Jackson Memorial Hospital-University of Miami and was acknowledged as the best resident in his class. He was also selected to serve as chief resident at the Miami VA Medical Center, where he trained and taught residents and medical students for an additional year. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Westin also earned a master’s degree in public health with a major in Epidemiology from the University of Texas in Houston

Specialities

  • Hematology Oncology

    An oncologist is a medical professional who has the education and training necessary to diagnose and treat various type of cancers. Oncologists practice in hospitals and medical centers, university hospitals, and research organizations. In addition to diagnosing and treating tumors and cancer, they conduct research to learn more about cancer and how it acts in the body to help develop new treatment options.

  • Internal Medicine

    An internist or Internal Medicine doctor is someone who specializes in diagnosing and treating illnesses, diseases, and health problems. Most internists are also primary care doctors and treat patients on a regular basis. They can diagnose and treat common illnesses or more serious problems. Most people see an internist regularly. Those with chronic illnesses may do so on a monthly or even weekly basis. Internists are the most common types of doctors.

  • Credentials

    MD, MPH

    Gender

    Male

    Professional School

    The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro

    Residency

    Jackson Memorial Hospital-University of Miami

    Fellowship

    The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN

    2nd Fellowship

    Affiliated Hospitals


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