Summary

Dr. William Tester is an oncologist who specializes in treating cancer patients with over five decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, along with additional residency work at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center. His fellowship training focused on medical oncology at Albert Einstein Medical Center, and he holds board certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tester communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Tester practices at Jefferson Medical Oncology - Honickman Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and maintains hospital privileges at Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus. He focuses particularly on treating prostate cancer, including advanced cases and recurrent forms of the disease. His diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood work and CT imaging to monitor patient progress and treatment effectiveness. Patients have given Dr. Tester an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 54 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Jefferson Medical Oncology - Honickman Center

1101 Chestnut St # 14Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Speaks English Speaks English
Philadelphia , PALanghorne , PAPhiladelphia , PADarby , PA
Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by William Tester

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicare
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

William Tester has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

William Tester has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Prostate Cancer (Prostatic Neoplasm)
  • Urogenital Cancer (Genitourinary)

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

William Tester holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Albert Einstein Medical Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Clinical Ctr At The Nih, Medical Oncology; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, and Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine in 1972 and MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) in 1972.

NPI Number

William Tester's NPI number is 1386613693.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does William Tester speak?
William Tester speaks English.
Is William Tester accepting new patients?
William Tester is accepting new patients on Vitals. View William Tester's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does William Tester accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that William Tester accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does William Tester accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
William Tester has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is William Tester's office located?
William Tester's office is located at 1101 Chestnut St # 14, Philadelphia, PA, 19107.

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