Summary

Dr. Joseph Torkildson specializes in oncology, focusing on cancer care for patients of all ages. He completed his residency at Oakland Naval Hospital in 1985 and went on to pursue fellowship training at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles in 1990, where he developed expertise in pediatric oncology. Dr. Torkildson is fluent in English.

He practices at Banner Desert Medical Center's Children's Blood and Cancer Center in Mesa, Arizona, and maintains affiliations with Children's Hospital Oakland. Dr. Torkildson treats patients with primary brain cancer and brain tumors in children. His approach to care includes coordinating physical therapy and strength training as part of comprehensive treatment plans, while also utilizing advanced imaging techniques like MRI to monitor patient progress.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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Speaks English
Mesa , AZPhoenix , AZMesa , AZPhoenix , AZ
Med School: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Charles Torkildson

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Choice Arizona
  • Health Choice Arizona - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthChoice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Summit Community Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph Charles Torkildson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph Charles Torkildson has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Leukemia
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles1990

Residency

Oakland Naval Hospital1985

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Dr. Joseph Torkildson is affiliated with Childrens Hospital Oakland.

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