Clarissa S. Geyer, MD

Medical Oncologist

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Passionate about medicine, parenting, emotional/psychological support and traveling, to explore the world with its different cultures and languages

About Me

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken:
English, Portuguese, Spanish

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Strong values: Honesty and commitment to truth. Trait: Responsible, approachable, caring, warm. Passion: Top quality care in Medical Oncology and in parenting. Commitments: Commitment to excellence. Goals: Team work with physicians, nurses, supporting staff and patients to maximize the chances of a good outcome. Hope: That the phenomenal recent progress of cancer treatments, combined with our supportive, respectful and caring approach will help patients and their families reach the best possible outcome and bring peace to their minds.

Clinical Focus:
General oncology with a focus in GI cancers, lung cancer, breast cancer

Specialties:
Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology

Education & Credentials

Schools

Pontificia Universidade Catolica Rio Grande do Sol, Porto Alegre City, Brazil

Internships

Internal Medicine, Cornell University Medical College Affiliate, New York, New York

Residencies

Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Fellowships

Medical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)

Organizations & Societies

American Society of Clinical Oncology

Science makes the path for treatment. My passion fuels my desire to see my patients and their families do well. My faith makes me persist on trying to help them. I am grateful for the trust that my patients have in me and for the essential support of my caring staff, which, together, makes my job so rewarding.

— Clarissa S. Geyer