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Dr. Elmer Huerta specializes in hematology and oncology, bringing 45 years of experience to cancer and blood disorder care. He earned his medical degree from the National Higher University of San Marcos Academy of Human Medicine and completed his residency training at St Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Huerta furthered his expertise through fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1988 and the National Cancer Institute in 1994, focusing on internal medicine and medical oncology. He communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Huerta practices at GW Cancer & Blood Disorders in Washington, DC, where he focuses on comprehensive cancer care. His expertise includes treating various heart conditions such as broken heart syndrome and different types of cardiomyopathy. He performs specialized procedures including breast cancer screening and advanced imaging techniques like scintimammography and digital breast tomosynthesis to help detect and monitor cancer.
Dr. Huerta practices at GW Cancer & Blood Disorders in Washington, DC, where he focuses on comprehensive cancer care. His expertise includes treating various heart conditions such as broken heart syndrome and different types of cardiomyopathy. He performs specialized procedures including breast cancer screening and advanced imaging techniques like scintimammography and digital breast tomosynthesis to help detect and monitor cancer.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 45 years of experience
- 4 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- National Cancer Institute
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
GW Cancer & Blood Disorders - Foggy Bottom South Pavilion
2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 1Washington, DC 20037 Tel: (202) 741-2210
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Elmer Huerta
Medical Specialties
Elmer Huerta has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Elmer Huerta has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
Elmer Huerta holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at National Cancer Institute in 1994 and Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1988.
Residency
Completed their residency at St Agnes Hospital, St Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD, St Agnes HealthCare Program, and Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology.
Medical School
Graduated from National University of San Marcos, Lima, Peru, Universidad Nacional Mayor De San Marcos, National Higher University of San Marcos / Academy of Human Medicine in 1981, and Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Medicina San Fernando in 1981.
NPI Number
Elmer Huerta's NPI number is 1386699734.
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- Elmer Huerta's office is located at 2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 1, Washington, DC, 20037.
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