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Richard Hoffman, MD, Internal Medicine, Iowa City, IA

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Internal Medicine Iowa City, IA

Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

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  • Office

    200 Hawkins Drive
    SE 618 GH
    Iowa City, IA 52242
    Phone+1 319-356-4241
    Fax+1 319-356-3086

Summary

  • Dr. Richard Hoffman is an Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. He earned his MD from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1984 and later completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Oregon Health & Science University. Subsequently, he pursued an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Washington. His research has focused on prostate, colorectal, and lung cancer screening; treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, and shared decision making. Throughout his career, he has held prominent roles such as the Division Director of General Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine and Co-leader of the Cancer Epidemiology and Population Science Program at the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. He is currently a member of the American Cancer Society's Guideline Development Group. Dr. Hoffman is a widely published author, with noteworthy contributions to journals such as the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, JAMA, Annals of Internal Medicine, JAMA Internal Medicine, and Annals of Internal Medicine.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonMPH, Epidemiology, 1989 - 1992
  • Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)
    Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1984 - 1987
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 2015 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Press Mentions

  • MRI-Targeted Biopsy Finds Clinically Significant Prostate Cancers
    MRI-Targeted Biopsy Finds Clinically Significant Prostate CancersApril 6th, 2023
  • Rise in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Incidence Coincides with Screening Guideline Changes
    Rise in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Incidence Coincides with Screening Guideline ChangesMarch 16th, 2022
  • How Useful Is Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening?
    How Useful Is Shared Decision-Making for Lung Cancer Screening?March 9th, 2021
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