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George Joy Kannarkat, MD

Cancer Care, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

George Joy Kannarkat, MD

About George Joy Kannarkat, MD

 

Dr. Kannarkat earned his medical degree from Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School in 2003. He subsequently completed his internal medicine residency and a hematology/medical oncology fellowship, both at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He joined Riverside’s Peninsula Cancer Institute in 2009. Dr. Kannarkat is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology.

Within the continuously evolving and improving field of cancer care, Dr. Kannarkat finds it exciting to be able to help his patients by utilizing new treatments such as immunotherapy and targeted oral drugs. His areas of expertise include colorectal, breast, prostate and lung cancer, along with lymphoma, multiple myeloma and chronic leukemias.

A Virginia Beach native, Dr. Kannarkat enjoys tennis, cycling, hiking and boating. He and his wife, Dr. Melisha Bissram, a nephrologist at Riverside, have two children.

Education

Medical: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Residency: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Internship: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Fellowship: University of Virginia School of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Locations

Riverside Peninsula Cancer Institute and Infusion Center - Newport News

12100 Warwick Boulevard, 201-B, Newport News, VA 23601

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Phone

757-534-5555

Riverside Peninsula Cancer Institute and Infusion Center - Gloucester

7544 Medical Drive, B-1, Gloucester, VA 23061

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Phone

804-693-9037

Riverside Peninsula Cancer Institute and Infusion Center - Williamsburg

120 Kings Way, 3100-A, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Phone

757-345-5724

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