Summary

Dr. William Skinner is an internal medicine physician who specializes in oncology, bringing 45 years of experience to cancer care. He completed his medical education at Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, followed by specialized training in medical oncology through his residency at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Skinner communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Skinner practices at Mercy Health - Paducah Cancer Center in Paducah, Kentucky, where he is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. His expertise includes treating lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. He also helps patients manage nausea and vomiting that can result from cancer treatments. The procedures he performs include CT scans, external beam radiation, and radiation therapy. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 45 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • U Tx-M D Anderson Cancer C, Medical Oncology
  • 17 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Mercy Health - Paducah Cancer Center

285 MEDICAL CENTER DRPADUCAH, KY 42003
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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PADUCAH , KYLyons , COCape Girardeau , MOPaducah , KY
Med School: University Nac De Asuncion, Fac De Cien Med Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. William L Skinner

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Passport Health Plan (Kentucky) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. William L Skinner has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. William L Skinner has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Drug Abuse (Substance-Related Addiction Disorders)
  • Metastasis
  • Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Kentucky, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

U Tx-M D Anderson Cancer C, Medical Oncology

Medical School

University Nac De Asuncion, Fac De Cien MedGraduated in 1981

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What languages does Dr. William Skinner speak?
Dr. William Skinner speaks English.
Does Dr. William Skinner accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Dr. William Skinner affiliated with?
Dr. William Skinner is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

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