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Joseph Hofmeister, MD, Oncology, Columbus, OH

JosephKHofmeisterMD

Oncology Columbus, OH

Gastrointestinal Cancer, Hematologic Oncology, Thoracic Cancer

Currently practicing hematology and oncology at Columbus Oncology and Hematology and CMO of Dr. Joe Explains. Dr. Joe Explains is the medical education expert focused on understanding and activation. We put a new, creative spin on the meaning of medical information, transforming complex medical topics into understandable concepts, and preparing patients for their healthcare journey.

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  • Office

    810 Jasonway Ave
    Columbus, OH 43214
    Phone+1 614-442-3130
    Fax+1 614-442-3145

Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Hofmeister is an oncologist at Columbus Oncology and Hematology in Columbus, OH and is affiliated with OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. He received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and has been in practice 20 years. He specializes in many cancers including thoracic oncology, and gastrointestinal cancer. He also is experienced in benign hematology and hematologic oncology. His passion is creating customized patient health resources as a co-founder and CMO of Dr. Joe Explains.

Education & Training

  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1997 - 2000
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1997
  • UPMC Medical Education/Mercy
    UPMC Medical Education/MercyInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
    University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1995 - 1998
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Hematology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Skip Weiler Inspirational Award Cancer Support Community Central Ohio, 2018
  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Books/Book Chapters

Authored Content

  • Is Cancer a Battle We Win or Lose?3/8/2018

Press Mentions

  • OhioHealth to Build New Comprehensive Outpatient Cancer Center
    OhioHealth to Build New Comprehensive Outpatient Cancer CenterDecember 11th, 2024
  • Examples Help Breast Cancer Patients Understand
    Examples Help Breast Cancer Patients UnderstandMarch 31st, 2017

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