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Dr. Ashwin Somasundaram, MD

Dr. Ashwin Somasundaram, MD

Medical Oncology*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Ashwin Somasundaram, MD is a medical oncologist in Chapel Hill, NC and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2013. He is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Somasundaram is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital Chapel Hill, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Somasundaram specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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About Me

biography

My research interests are focused on understanding mechanisms of resistance and response in the tumor microenvironment from both an immunology and cancer cell biology perspective. I am focused on validating findings of checkpoint blockade resistance...read more
  • Medical Oncology

  • Gastrointestinal Oncology

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  • University Of Pittsburgh

    Fellowship Hospital, 2018
  • University Of Pittsburgh

    Residency Hospital, 2015
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

University of North Carolina Hospitals101 Manning Dr Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Practice

Office200 Lothrop St Ste N-715 Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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