LauraBorgenheimerVaterMDMPH
Oncology • Indianapolis, INGastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Oncologist and Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Office
535 Barnhill Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46202Phone+1 317-944-0920
Summary
- Laura Vater, MD is an Oncologist based in Indianapolis, IN, specializing in Gastrointestinal Cancer. She is part of the 2017 class of Indiana University School of Medicine, where she also completed a Fellowship in Hematology and Medical Oncology from 2020-2022, and a Residency in Internal Medicine 2017-2020. Dr. Vater also holds an MPH from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School and a BS from the University of Notre Dame. She's a published author with several works, the most cited being about goals of care communication for advanced-stage cancer patients. Among her accolades are the Walter J Daly Award for Outstanding Resident in 2020, membership in the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and inclusion in the Indiana University School of Medicine's Honor Roll: Exemplar of Professionalism, both in 2018.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2020 - 2022- Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2017 - 2020
- Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2017
University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public HealthMPH, 2011 - 2013- University of Notre DameBS, 2006 - 2010
Certifications & Licensure
IN State Medical License 2017 - 2025- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Walter J Daly Award for Outstanding Resident Indiana University, 2020
- Gold Humanism Honor Society 2018
- Indiana University School of Medicine Honor Roll: Exemplar of Professionalism 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 83 citationsDoes it matter what you call it? A randomized trial of language used to describe palliative care servicesRachael M. Maciasz, Robert M. Arnold, Edward Chu, Seo Young Park, Douglas B. White
Supportive Care in Cancer. 2013-08-14 - 8 citationsGoals of care communication and higher-value care for patients with advanced-stage cancer: A systematic review of the evidence.Larry D. Cripe, Laura B. Vater, Jason A. Lilly, Angeline Larimer, Mary Lynn Hoffmann
Patient Education and Counseling. 2021-08-27 - 2 citationsFluoropyrimidine Cardiotoxicity: Incidence, Outcomes, and Safety of Rechallenge.Laura B Vater, Bénédicte Lefebvre, Anita Turk, Suparna C Clasen
Current Oncology Reports. 2022-07-01
Authored Content
- Smile ScoreAugust 2019
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Websitehttps://www.lauravater.com
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