James S. Hu, MD

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Title:

  • Assistant Professor of Medicine

Areas of Treatment:

Specialties:

  • Hematology and Oncology

Sub-specialties:

  • Sarcoma
  • Genitourinary Cancers
  • Melanoma

Background:

After graduating from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree, Dr. Hu entered the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda Maryland. He received his internal medicine and hematology/oncology training in the army and graduated from his fellowship in 1994. His duty stations as an oncologist were in Washington and Hawaii. He left active duty in 2000 and then entered the Army Reserves where he presently serves as the Commander of an Army Reserve Hospital composed of over 500 soldiers.

After 2000, Dr. Hu served as a clinical hematologist/oncologist in the San Diego area. At the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, he served as a clinician and mentor for internal medicine residents and medical students where his advice was sought for publications and career development. He has published several articles and abstracts on access to care for breast cancer and the use of telemedicine in remote areas. Dr. Hu maintains an active interest in sarcoma and genitourinary cancers and is a strong advocate of clinical trials.

Education:

  • USUH, Doctor of Medicine, Uniformed Services University, 1987
  • Master of Arts in Military History, Norwich University, 2009

Internships:

  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988

Residencies:

  • William Beaumont Army Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1990

Fellowships:

  • Madigan Army Medical Center, Hematology / Oncology, 1991 - 1994

Board Certification:

  • American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine: Hematology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine: Medical Oncology

Professional Society Memberships:

  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • Fellow of the American College of Physicians

Awards:

  • Airborne Parachute Badge, Army Commendation Medal

Languages:

  • English