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David Leigh Palchak, MD

  • Hematology
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David Leigh Palchak, MD

Dr. Palchak has bachelor's and master's degrees in biology from UC Irvine. He received his doctorate in medicine from St. Louis University, did a residency in internal medicine at Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, then medical oncology fellowship at UC San Diego. He established an independent medical oncology practice in Arroyo Grande in 1994 and has practiced continuously in the south county since that date. He established the region's first cancer research program, first tumor board, first nonprofit to expand services for cancer patients in our community among many other firsts.

Respect the patient's wishes and treat others as we wish to be treated

Specialties

  • Hematology

Credentials

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)

Education

  • Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
  • Fellowships: UCSD Hemacology Oncology Fellowship

Languages

  • English

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