Dr. Robert J. Behrens, M.D.

Dr. Behrens was born in Carroll, Iowa to a farm family on November 1, 1969. Dr. Behrens joined Medical Oncology and Hematology Associates in August 2003. Dr. Behrens and his wife live with their son and daughter in West Des Moines.

Academic Degrees:
Undergraduate: Iowa State University
Medical: University of Iowa College of Medicine
Residency: Johns Hopkins University / Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland
Fellowship: National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
Clinical Expertise: Immuno-therapy of cancer, colon, pancreas, and ovarian vaccine trials

Certification:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Medical Oncology
Board Certified in Hematology

Honors:
Elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Sebelin Award at the University of Iowa College of Medicine
Merit Award from the American Society of Clinic Oncology
First place in the American College of Physicians medical student clinical vignette competition
American Chemical Society Analytical Award
CRC Press Academic Achievement Award

Publications:
Published medical literature in prostate cancer, oncology emergencies, blood disorders

Dr. Robert J. Behrens, M.D. practices at:

• Des Moines, Mercy Cancer Center
• Des Moines, John Stoddard Cancer Center
• St. Anthony Regional Hospital