3.9
11 Ratings
Summary
Heather Player, M.D., understands that illness can be a time of great fear and doubt for patients, as well as an opportunity for courage and compassion. “It's the greatest reward to be chosen to take this journey with a patient,” she says.Dr. Player is keenly interested in the treatment of breast cancer and gastrointestinal cancer, as well as soft tissue tumors like melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.Before medical school, Dr. Player earned degrees in public health and secondary education, then taught science in the New York City public school system. She received her M.D. from Weill Cornell Medical College. During her residency at Stamford Hospital, she was named Connecticut State Champion in a surgical skills competition.Dr. Player joined our staff after completing a City of Hope surgical oncology fellowship. She calls City of Hope “a community where compassion and science live hand-in-hand. A passion for cure thrives here.”
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 15 years of experience
- 71 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Stamford Hospital
- 3 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Heather Player has 3 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Heather Player
Medical Specialties
Dr. Heather Player has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Heather Player has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
15 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Stamford Hospital
Medical School
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Dr. Heather Player speak?
- Dr. Heather Player speaks English.
- Where is Dr. Heather Player's office located?
- Dr. Heather Player's office is located at 44151 15th Street West, Lancaster, CA, 93534.
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