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Jacob A. Ninan, MD

Medical Oncologist

Portrait of Jacob A. Ninan, MD

Jacob A. Ninan, MD

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Special Interests

Lung Cancers, Colorectal Cancers

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Fellowship

University of Wisconsin Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical Oncology and Hematology

Medical School

University of Michigan Medical School

Residency

University of Wisconsin

College

Northwestern University

Alexandria 6255 (1)
Address
4660 Kenmore Ave., Suite 1018
Alexandria, VA 22304
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.
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TESTIMONIAL

As an oncologist, you develop strong bonds with your patients. At VCS, we are fortunate to have access to state of the art therapies, which allows my patients to get stronger, healthier, and live better lives. My patients have taught me so much about what it means to be a good doctor, and this is what keeps me passionate about what I do every day.

Awards

Castle Connolly – 3 Years of Excellence – 2026
Castle Connolly #1 Physician Practice – 2025
Castle Connolly #1 Physician Practice – 2024
Virginia Living Magazine Top Doctors – 2018
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2026
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2025
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2024
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2023
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2022
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2020
Northern Virginia Magazine Top Doctor – 2019
Arlington Magazine Awards Top Doctor – 2025
Arlington Magazine Awards Top Doctor – 2024
Washingtonian Top Doctor – 2025
Washingtonian Top Doctor – 2024

Biography

After graduation from the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Jacob Ninan completed the internal medicine residency program at the University of Wisconsin. He then spent one year as the primary care chief medical resident at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Ninan completed his hematology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2008 and his oncology fellowship in 2010.

Dr. Ninan has previously done research in bone marrow transplantation and early phase clinical trials. He also has a special interest in hematologic malignancies as well as lung cancers. Dr. Ninan holds memberships in organizations such as the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Medical Association. Additionally, he serves on hospital-based tumor boards and the Inova Alexandria Hospital Palliative Care Committee.

In addition to dedicated care to his patients, Dr. Ninan is interested in improving international health. In his free time, he enjoys tennis, woodworking, and photography.

Physician Publications

David Walther

September 27, 2023

Finding the Right Kind of Care I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in April of

A Phase I study of intermittently dosed vorinostat in combination with bortezomib in patients with advanced solid tumors

October 10, 2013

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Locations

4660 Kenmore Ave., Suite 1018

Alexandria, VA 22304

703.823.5723

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