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William Stanton, MD, is medical director of the Scripps Cancer Center at Scripps Mercy Hospital’s San Diego campus. Board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology, he received a medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and completed an internship and residency at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Dr. Stanton is a clinical professor of medicine at UCSD and also serves as chief of staff at San Diego Hospice. A general oncologist, he provides care for people with lung, colorectal, prostate, skin, blood and breast cancer, helping them gain access to effective treatment and support resources.

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, 1979

American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1976

Medical Education

Washington University School of Medicine, MD, 1970

Residencies

University of California, San Diego, Intern/Resid, Internal Medicine, 1976

Fellowships

University of California, San Diego, Fellowship, Oncology/Hematology, 1977