Alina M. Huang, MD

Virginia Cancer Specialists' Physicians

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The best part of my job is connecting with my patients and helping to demystify the fears and anxiety often associated with a cancer diagnosis. I want my patients to feel empowered and to continue to find life fulfilling in spite of living with cancer, and if I can contribute in a meaningful way, I have done my job.

Work and Credentials:

Primary Location

Alexandria Office

Position

Medical Oncologist

Board Certification

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Fellowship

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University at Rhode Island Hospital, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Internship

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University at Rhode Island Hospital

Residency

The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University at Rhode Island Hospital

Medical School

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

College

University of Pennsylvania

Special Interests

Breast Cancer

Alina M. Huang, M.D. attended the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Biochemistry and participated in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Scholar Program in Molecular Life Sciences. She then earned her medical degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and went on to complete her residency and internship in Internal Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital.

Dr. Huang joins Virginia Cancer Specialists after completing her fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. During her time there, Dr. Huang served as Teaching Fellow in Medical Oncology and Hematology, led lecture and group sessions focusing on hematology, and participated in medical oncology and hematology Grand Rounds. She has presented at national physician conferences, has authored several peer-reviewed publications, and contributed to one book chapter. Dr. Huang is currently a member of both the American Society of Hematology and the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

In her spare time, Dr. Huang enjoys traveling and yoga.


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Physician Publications

April 16, 2014

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and disseminated histoplasmosis

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August 1, 2004

Subtelomeric deletions of chromosome 9q: a novel microdeletion syndrome

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