

Hematology
John Deeken, MD
President, Inova Schar Cancer Institute
Dr. John F. Deeken, MD, is a medical oncologist specializing in head and neck cancers, serving as President of Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Co-Director (also referred to as Medical Director) of the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program in Fairfax, Virginia. With over 24 years of experience in internal medicine and medical oncology, he treats patients with head and neck malignancies, particularly those linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. His clinical research emphasizes immunot
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Credentials
Board Certifications
- Medical Oncology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (MD, 2001)
- Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (Internal Medicine, 2004)
- Fellowship: MedStar Franklin Square Hospital (Medical Oncology, 2006)
Years in Practice
25+ years
Peer Recognition
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Subspecialties
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Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Inova Health System
- Inova Fairfax Hospital
- Inova Alexandria Hospital
Languages
English
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Sources
- https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-john-deeken-2f6d7
- https://www.inova.org/doctors/john-f-deeken-md
- https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-doctors/john-f-deeken-medical-oncology-62cc272384
- https://dc.checkbookhealth.org/dcshopnationwide/physicians/index.cfm?fAction=detail&fDocId=2064507&fPage=245&fLName=&fZip=22102&fRadius=10&fSpecCodes=&market=shop&fCarrierIds=&fPlanNames=&fGender=&fAcceptNewPat=&fLang=&fRecogs=0&fSortBy=distance&fRows=10&lang=en
- https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/john-deeken-md-named-president-inova-schar-cancer-institute-300837725.html
- https://www.inovanewsroom.org/expert-commentary/2025/09/why-subspecialized-cancer-care-matters/
- https://www.inova.org/about-inova/leadership/john-deeken
- https://www.inova.org/our-services/inova-schar-cancer/our-doctors











