Summary

Dr. William Skinner is an internal medicine physician who specializes in oncology, bringing 45 years of dedicated experience to cancer care. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional de Asunción, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, and completed his medical oncology residency at the prestigious University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Skinner provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Skinner practices at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital and sees patients at the Mercy Health Paducah Cancer Center in Paducah, Kentucky. His expertise focuses on treating lung-related conditions, including pulmonary nodules and both general and non-small cell lung cancer. He utilizes advanced imaging techniques such as CT scans of the chest and abdomen to diagnose and monitor his patients' conditions. Patients have given Dr. Skinner an average rating of 4.0 stars for his compassionate and skilled cancer care.

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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
  • 17 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

    • Vitals Preferred Provider Award
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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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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
45 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Paducah , KYLyons , COPaducah , KYPaducah , KY
Med School: University Nac De Asuncion, Fac De Cien Med Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: University of Louisville Med School: University of Louisville
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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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Where is William Skinner's office located?
William Skinner's office is located at 285 Medical Center Dr, Paducah, KY, 42003.
Which hospitals is William Skinner affiliated with?
William Skinner is affiliated with Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.
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