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.

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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

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

UH Seidman Cancer Center

11100 Euclid Ave 1st FloorCleveland, OH 44106

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OncologyOncologyOncologyNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients
3.7 
42 Years of Experience 7 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 , OHChicago , ILCleveland , OHCleveland , OH
Med School: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Faculteit Der Geneeskunde Med School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker Md School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Koen Van Besien has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

Koen Van Besien holds an expired medical license in the state of Ohio.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Ohio that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Indiana University Hospital in 1990.

Medical School

Graduated from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven Faculteit Der Geneeskunde in 1984.

NPI Number

Koen Van Besien's NPI number is 1073525598.

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Koen Van Besien's office is located at 11100 Euclid Ave 1st Floor, Cleveland, OH, 44106.

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