Thomas J. Spillane
Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
Distinguished in Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
715 Tank Farm Rd, Suite C, 
San Luis Obispo, CA 

Overview

Dr. Tom Spillane believes in an integrative approach to the management of his patients. His definition of an integrative approach combines the best of the updated western medicine technology, complementary care, clinical trials and local psychosocial support services.Dr. Spillane co-founded the Hearst Cancer Resource Center in 2008, as well as the Surfing for Hope Foundation  in 2011, a program that among other services takes cancer survivors and children whose parents are battling cancer, on monthly surf sessions.Board Certification:Oncology, HematologyMedical School:University of California, DavisMedical Oncology Residency:University of California, IrvineFellowship Training:University of California, IrvineAreas of Interest:Brain tumors, Breast Cancer, GI Cancers, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Melanoma.

Dr. Spillane is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of participating in 11 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).

Graduate Institution
University Of California Davis
Residency
University of California, Irvine
Specialties
Oncology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in CA
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine (Sub: Medical Oncology)
Fellowships
University of California, Irvine
Hospital Affiliations
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital
French Hospital Medical Center
Marian Regional Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Cancer Center - Dignity Health - San Luis Obispo, CA
715 Tank Farm Rd, Suite C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


11 Clinical Trials

Adjuvant Lung Cancer Enrichment Marker Identification and Sequencing Trial (ALCHEMIST)
Phase III Randomized Trial of Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy With or Without Atezolizumab in Localized Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
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