Philip H Symes, MD

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Philip H Symes, MD

4.7

(225 reviews)

Medical Oncology

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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

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

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Overall Physician Average Rating

4.7

(225 reviews)

Physician Detail Average Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this care provider

4.7

Concern shown for your questions or worries

4.7

Explanations about your problem or condition

4.7

Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.7

Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.7

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Patient Comments

June 24, 2021

Dr. Symes is a wonderful, caring doctor. He is a specialist in multiple [...], and I trust him completely with my care.

June 14, 2021

good doctor always have had good experience

May 25, 2021

This was my first visit with Dr. P. Symes, an oncologist. He explained my CT results, current diagnosis, and future monitoring very well. The written information provided to my wife and I, Dr. Symes explanations, and his experience, was a relief to hear.

May 24, 2021

Great experience! An Excellent physician in every way

May 19, 2021

fully have trust and faith in this doctor

April 20, 2021

Dr. Symes and the staff could have been better. [...] Very pleased with the care and concern I was given

April 20, 2021

I have very high regard for Dr. Symes. He is very thorough, caring and concerned. He listens to his patients and he is someone I would recommend to others.

April 19, 2021

Dr. Symes has been my oncology for the last [...] years. I have complete confidence in his assessment of my care, and his professional manner is warm and interested, something often lacking in the world of oncology.

March 24, 2021

Wonderful doctor.

March 18, 2021

Very down to earth care provider.

February 28, 2021

Dr. Symes is a tremendous, wonderful doctor. I have been in his care for [...], & have been very happy w/ his attention to my illness, his vast intelligence, & most importantly, his concern for me.

February 03, 2021

Good experience

January 12, 2021

I would have liked to know if there were different options I might have [...].

December 26, 2020

Dr. Symes is very professional, caring and thorough in care. I and my family appreciate him very much.

December 21, 2020

Dr Symes is so intelligent and speaks in a way I understand his concerns, recommendations and plans.

December 14, 2020

They always were concerned about my care & treatment.

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