Summary

Dr. William Skinner treats pulmonary nodules, lung cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer, and performs CT scans of the chest and abdomen. He practices internal medicine and oncology and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Skinner completed a medical oncology residency at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital, seeing patients in Paducah, Kentucky.

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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
  • 19 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis

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 , COWichita , KSSomerset , KY
Med School: University Nac De Asuncion, Fac De Cien Med Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

William L Skinner has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

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

William L Skinner holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at U Tx-M D Anderson Cancer C, Medical Oncology.

Medical School

Graduated from University Nac De Asuncion, Fac De Cien Med in 1981.

NPI Number

William L Skinner's NPI number is 1376657254.

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Which hospitals is William Skinner affiliated with?
William Skinner is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.
What languages does William Skinner speak?
William Skinner speaks English.
Where is William Skinner's office located?
William Skinner's office is located at 285 Medical Center Dr, Paducah, KY, 42003.

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