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Wells Messersmith, MD, Oncology, Aurora, CO

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Oncology • Aurora, CO

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Professor and Head, Division of Medical Oncology, University Colorado; Chief Medical Officer, Oncology Services (UCHealth); Associate Director for Clinical Services, University of Colorado Cancer Center

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Overview of Dr. Messersmith

Dr. Wells Messersmith is a medical oncologist in Aurora, CO and is affiliated with University of Colorado Hospital/University of Colorado Cancer Center. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and has been in practice 17 years.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2001 - 2004
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1998

Certifications & Licensure

  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2001 - 2015
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Finances and Compensation Plans 
    ASCO Annual Meeting 2019 - Chicago, IL - 6/1/2019

Press Mentions

  • Combination Slows Metastatic CRC Progression Better Than Single Immunotherapy
    Combination Slows Metastatic CRC Progression Better Than Single ImmunotherapyJanuary 27th, 2025
  • Triple Therapy in Metastatic CRC with BRAF Mutations: The New Standard of Care?
    Triple Therapy in Metastatic CRC with BRAF Mutations: The New Standard of Care?January 26th, 2025
  • A University of Colorado Leader Gets a Voice on National Cancer Research Policy
    A University of Colorado Leader Gets a Voice on National Cancer Research PolicyJanuary 13th, 2025
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