Welcome, Liawaty Ho, MD, to Comprehensive
Comprehensive Cancer Centers is pleased to welcome Liawaty Ho, MD to its team of physicians. Dr. Ho, a medical oncologist and hematologist, will treats patients at Comprehensive’s central valley treatment center. She treats all cancer types but has a special interest in treating breast cancer as well as colon cancer, lung cancer and lymphoma.
Dr. Ho is passionate about providing the best care possible to all of her patients by offering the latest in treatments and research. As an oncologist at Comprehensive, she has access to an expansive database of more than 170 clinical trials that the practice participates in annually. Dr. Ho is a strong believer in being accessible to all patients, not just her own, to interpret patient concerns and answers clinical questions as a Founding Medical Expert in Hematology and Medical Oncology at HealthTap.com.
Regarding her patient treatment philosophy, Dr. Ho said:
“I believe that cancer patients are in the most vulnerable situation,” said Dr. Ho. “They have to face many uncertainties, loaded with many questions and burdened with ongoing fears, not only related to their disease, but also related to their loved ones. It truly takes a village to treat a someone diagnosed with cancer.”
Liawaty Ho, MD, attended the University of Indonesia Faculty of Medicine in Jakarta, receiving a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 1996 and medical degree in 1998. She completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Illinois. She later completed a fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Albert Einstein Cancer Center/Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx, New York.
An award-winning oncologist, Dr. Ho has received the Patient Choice Award from Vitals.com, On Time Physician from Vitals.com, Most Compassionate Doctor Award from Vitals.com, National Top Oncologist by HealthTap.com and Top 10 Oncologist by Vitals.com.
“The field of oncology is humbling and teaches us all about humanity. We are not immortal, and we are merely human beings and it is such an honor and privilege to get to know my patients and for them to open up to me,” said Dr. Ho. “My goal is to compassionately provide my patients with the best medical recommendations and treatment plans tailored to their individual needs and I want to help guide them through their journey.”
Prior to joining Comprehensive, she served as a Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at Optum Cancer Care and at Nevada Cancer Center/HealthCare Partners Oncology Hematology. Previously, she worked with patients as a general practitioner at Kiara Primary Care Clinic and Jakarta Marine Medical Clinic, both in Jakarta, Indonesia.
While in Indonesia, Dr. Ho spent much of her time volunteering. She was a physician team member of Dhammacaka Jaya Buddhist Temple where she helped provide free clinics and promoted health education to residents. She was also a medical team member of the Department of Health Republic of Indonesia supporting the national program to eradicate Polio and was part of Faculty of Medicine at University of Indonesia team where she toured seven villages providing free clinics and health education.
In her free time, Dr. Ho loves to spend her time with her family. She also enjoys traveling, white water rafting and photography.
Comprehensive Cancer Centers Can Help
The physicians at Comprehensive Cancer Centers provide a variety of treatment options for cancer, blood disorders, breast health conditions, lung diseases and sleep disorders. Clinical research studies (LINK 7) may also be an option for some patients. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer call 702-952-3350 to schedule an appointment today.
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