Oncology
Douglas Adkins, MD
Professor of Medicine, Division of Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine
Douglas R. Adkins, MD is a medical oncologist at Washington University School of Medicine and Siteman Cancer Center in Saint Louis, specializing in head and neck cancer, thyroid cancer, and bone and soft tissue sarcomas. With over 35 years of clinical experience, Dr. Adkins has co-authored 127 peer-reviewed articles and participated in 30 clinical trials over the past 15 years. His clinical research focuses on CDK4/6 inhibitors for head and neck cancer and targeted agents for medullary, differen
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Wright State University School of Medicine — M.D. (1986)
- Wright State University — B.S., Biological Sciences (1982)
- University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio — Residency, Internal Medicine (1989)
- University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio — Fellowship, Medical Oncology/Hematology (1990)
- University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio — Fellowship, Bone Marrow Transplantation (1992)
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Recognized Physician
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Washington University School of Medicine / Siteman Cancer Center
- Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice