Richard L Tower, MD
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Children’s Wisconsin since 2007
- Pediatric cancer specialist and Fellowship Program Director, Children's Wisconsin
- Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Locations
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8915 W. Connell CourtMilwaukee, WI 53226
Overview
Services
Dr. Tower is a board-certified pediatric oncologist, with a special interest in the care of patients with leukemia, lymphoma, relapsed leukemia or lymphadenopathy, as well as managing general pediatric oncology disorders. Through his work with the Children’s Oncology Group, he is attempting to improve outcomes in children with relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). He is the director of the pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship program, in charge of training the next generation of pediatric oncologists. Dr. Tower feels that families play a vital role in the care of a child with cancer and works with them to provide the best, most informed care possible.
Certifications
- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Areas of Interest
- Cancer
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia relapsed
Education and Awards
Education
- 2001, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, MD
Residencies
- 2004, Indiana University School of Medicine - Pediatrics
Fellowships
- 2007, University of Minnesota -Twin Cities - Ped Hem/Onc
Awards
- Best Doctors in America
Research and publications
Research
- Relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- Effects of chemotherapy
- Medical education