Summary

Dr. Koen Van Besien is an oncology specialist who earned his MD and PhD from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Faculteit Der Geneeskunde. He completed his fellowship at Indiana University Hospital in 1990 and brings over four decades of experience to cancer care. Dr. Van Besien is multilingual, speaking English, Dutch, Spanish, German, and French.

Dr. Van Besien practices at UH Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio. His expertise includes treating complex blood cancers such as multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He performs advanced procedures including CAR T cell therapy for patients with leukemia and lymphoma. Patients rate him 3.7 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 42 years of experience
  • 24 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Dutch, Spanish, German, French
  • Indiana University Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UH Seidman Cancer Center

11100 Euclid Ave 1st FloorCleveland, OH 44106

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OncologyNurse PractitionerMedical GeneticsNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
42 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Dutch, Spanish, German, French
Cleveland , OHCleveland , OHCleveland , OHColumbus , OH
Med School: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Faculteit Der Geneeskunde Med School: Indiana University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Koen Van Besien

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • SummaCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Koen Van Besien has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Koen Van Besien has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
  • Blood Cancer
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hepatitis C
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders
  • Oncologist
  • Pain
  • Stem Cell Transplant

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Ohio, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Indiana University Hospital1990

Medical School

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Faculteit Der GeneeskundeGraduated in 1984

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Dr. Koen Van Besien speaks English, Dutch, Spanish, German, and French.
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Dr. Koen Van Besien's office is located at 11100 Euclid Ave 1st Floor, Cleveland, OH, 44106.

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