Przemyslaw W. Twardowski, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Providence Specialty Medical Group
2121 Santa Monica Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
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About Przemyslaw W. Twardowski
Przemyslaw Twardowski M.D., has been selected as one of America’s Top Doctors multiple times and with patients leaving reviews like this it comes as no surprise: “Dr. T is an awesome doctor! He has been my doctor for the past 4 almost 5 years now. He is very thorough and has a great bedside manner, very compassionate. ” Currently he is a Professor of Medical Oncology and practicing oncologist at the Department of Genitourinary Oncology at the Saint John’s Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health.
Both of Dr. Twardowski‘ s parents and his grandfather were physicians so there was an element of family tradition involved in his choice to pursue medicine. His father is most responsible for instilling great interest and excitement in his pursuit of excellence in science and medicine. What gives Dr. Twardowski the greatest satisfaction in his practice is seeing his sick patients get better and enjoy their lives again.
He has vast experience in the management of genitourinary malignancies including prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers. Over the last twenty years he was a principal investigator and contributor to multiple clinical trials that expanded treatment options for patients with cancers of genitourinary tract.
Dr. Twardowski is a board certified medical oncologist and is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He has practiced medicine in the state of California for over twenty years. His medical philosophy is to provide passionate, state of the art cancer treatment always considering each patient’s unique circumstances and values.
In addition to his state of the art cancer care, he is a professor of medical oncology and has years of experience in oncology and therapeutics research. He has been awarded multiple grants and received numerous awards both as a student and then as an oncologist and researcher. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and was Chief Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine at Northwestern University where he did his internship, residency and fellowship. He then spent nineteen years at City of Hope National Medical Center. He started as a staff physician, progressed to Clinical Professor of Medical Oncology and is now bringing his expertise to Providence Saint John’s Health.
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
ResidencyMcGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
FellowshipMcGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Medical SchoolUniversity of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Saint John’s Health Center Cancer Clinic – Santa Monica
Providence Saint John's Health Center
When not at the office you can find Dr. Twardowski enjoying a wide array of hobbies. Flying a single engine plane, swimming, playing the piano and just being at home are his favorite pastimes.
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Dr. Twardowski and the Phlebotomist are truly extraordinary in their care. I hope they always be there to care for me. Kudos to Symphony for arranging appointments I can keep!
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Very nice staff and doctors. Wait is kind of long.
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The care provided was very good
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This office is extremely well run, all staff are professional & the best ever!
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I've always received excellent and professional care here.
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Nothing bad I am always treated with respect and kindness as well as all being pleasant,letting you know that you are important to them
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