Jeffrey A. Toretsky, MD

Dr. Jeffrey Toretsky is an oncologist who specializes in cancer care, bringing 38 years of dedicated experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School and completed his residency training through the Valley Health System/Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Program, followed by additional pediatric residency work at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital and Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Toretsky holds board certification in Pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Toretsky practices at the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. His clinical expertise focuses on managing cancer-related side effects, particularly helping patients cope with nausea and vomiting that can result from cancer treatments. He also addresses post-surgical nausea and provides emergency care when patients need …immediate medical attention. Dr. Toretsky's extensive background in both pediatrics and oncology allows him to deliver comprehensive cancer care with particular sensitivity to patient comfort and symptom management.