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Allegheny Clinic Medical Oncology
*Primary Location
Saint Vincent Radiation Oncology
2508 Myrtle St
Erie, PA 16502
Tel: 814.452.7822
Fax: 814.452.7842
Saint Vincent Radiation Oncology
2508 Myrtle St
Erie, PA 16502
Tel: 814.452.7822
Fax: 814.452.7842
Philip H Symes, MD
Dr. Symes is a hematologist and medical oncologist with the Allegheny Clinic Medical Oncology practice and the AHN Cancer Institute at Saint Vincent Hospital.
He graduated from medical school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, and completed a residency in internal medicine at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals in Richmond, Virginia. He completed fellowship training in hematology and oncology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He is a member of the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He is the author of several abstracts and publications in professional journals on immunology and pathology.
Training & Certifications
Fellowship
Univ. of Cincinnati Hosp.
Residency
Medical College of Virginia
Strong Memorial Hospital / Univ of Rochester Med
School
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Board
American Board of Internal Medicine-Hematology
American Board of Internal Med-Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine
Publications
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November 12, 2020
talks so you understand and feel included. Calls personally with results, makes you feel more comfortable with his knowledge and that he listens and cares in a tough situation. would highly recommend.
October 27, 2020
Dr. Symes was just excellent in all areas. He is a very caring and compassionate as well as highly professional and skilled. [...] He continues to be the same kind of caring and skilled doctor today as he was when I first met him in [...]. I think highly of him and would recommend him to anyone.
September 30, 2020
Dr. Symes listens to my concerns and deals with them professionally.
September 07, 2020
worst experience with a Dr. ever!!!!
September 07, 2020
Would have preferred a little more in the visit summary. But very pleased with decision and explanation.
August 15, 2020
Dr.Symes is Awesome!!! .He is serious person but seems to care about me and my hea lth
July 20, 2020
I have great respect for this care provider.
July 13, 2020
Dr. Symes isn't the easiest communicator, but he cares very much and he is brilliant. You might have to ask him to slow down or to stop and listen though.
July 13, 2020
It is so gratifying to have a doctor and [...] who are so competent and caring.
July 12, 2020
GOOD
June 15, 2020
The office staff and physician went above and beyond to help my son on this crazy day. We did not know the Cancer Institute had moved, I went to the wrong building. Every office I encountered in attempting to find the Cancer Institute were above and beyond helpful. Dr Symes still saw my son even though we arrived 25 minutes late for the appointment! He still took the time to address my concerns regarding my son and his disease without rushing. Absolutely wonderful care!
June 09, 2020
Dr. Symes seemed to be in a hurry.
May 18, 2020
GOOD CHAT. [...]
May 06, 2020
love Dr. Symes. He's patient and caring. very knowledgeable. Will recommend
May 06, 2020
Dr Symes is always listening and very caring.
April 20, 2020
Very knowledgeable.
March 25, 2020
he seemed to be compassionate about my medical information by explaining my medical condition and choices by sharing computor information and diagrams with me
March 22, 2020
It was a good visit and I have no complaints or negative comments
March 17, 2020
Very impressed with knowledge
March 08, 2020
I felt as if the Dr. did not want to treat my rare cancer and was giving up on me. He did not explain things and seemed uncomfortable answering questions. I ended up switching providers because of this appointment.
March 07, 2020
not a friendly, happy doctor.
March 07, 2020
this physician seems disinterested in general
March 07, 2020
Dr Symes is kind and caring and knowledgeable, but can be challenging to converse with - he sometimes starts to answer while I'm still asking a question so I'm not sure if he's understanding my meaning or just assuming what I'll finish saying
March 07, 2020
the care provider was extremely hurried. I had to practicality yell after him to ask a question. I am not a needy patient but feel I deserve way more than I received
