John Vu, MD
Medical Oncologist
Physician Profile
John Vu, MD, previously served as the principle site investigator for clinical research at Freeman Cancer Institute in Joplin, Missouri, and was a member of the hospital’s internal review board for clinical trials. Dr. Vu is board-certified in medical oncology. His areas of expertise include:
Lung Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Breast Cancer
Genitourinary Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Specialties:
Medical Oncologist
An Internist with additional training who specializes in diseases of the blood, spleen and lymph. This specialist treats conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia and lymphoma.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internist
An Internist is a personal physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and the digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Education & Training:
Doctor of Medicine
Ross University, Miramar, FL
2003 - 2007
Residency
University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL
2007 - 2010
Fellowship
University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL
2010 - 2012
Hospital Affiliation:
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Physicians
From the Doctor:
My wife and I have two children. Jacksonville is our home town and we are excited to be back and have the opportunity to raise our daughters in this great city. In our free time we enjoy visiting the parks, going, fishing, boating, photography and spending time with friends and relatives.
My philosophy of care is to practice the “golden rule”, that is to treat patients as I would want myself or my family members to be treated. As an oncologist, I enjoy being there for my patients. When someone is given the diagnosis of cancer, there is so much fear and uncertainty. Many of the negative feelings can be relieved by simply understanding the treatment options clearly and in a way that is easy to understand.
Because I feel that cancer risk awareness is important, I have been involved in public service campaigns regarding the risks of excessive sun exposure and the development of malignant melanomas and promoted ways to safely enjoy the outdoors.