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Faculty, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Dr. Mark Albertini is an associate professor (with tenure) of medicine at the University of Wisconsin (UW). Dr.
Albertini is a nationally-known melanoma researcher who has led treatment efforts for patients with
metastatic melanoma at the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center since
he joined the
faculty in 1993. Dr. Albertini established the UW Carbone Cancer Center Comprehensive Melanoma Clinic
in September of 1994 and is the leader of the UW Carbone Cancer Center Melanoma Disease-Oriented
working group. Dr. Albertini has been awarded the Professionalism Award by the UW Department of
Medicine Housestaff and has been selected for listing by the Best Doctors in America organization. Dr.
Albertini has also served as Chief of Oncology at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
since January of 2003.
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Medical Oncology Clinic
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 (608) 265-1700
(800) 323-8942
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UW Carbone Cancer Center
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Wayfinding
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Melanoma Clinic
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(608) 265-1700
(800) 323-8942
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UW Carbone Cancer Center
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Map
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English
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Medical interpreters are available to help
patients communicate with hospital and clinic staff.
For more information, please contact
interpreter services at (608) 262-9000.
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Professional Certifications and Education
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| Board Certification |
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
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| Fellowship |
UW Comprehensive Cancer Center
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| Residency |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Internship |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Medical School |
University of Vermont, 1984
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Hospital Affiliations
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| Primary Affiliation(s) |
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
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| Secondary Affiliation(s) |
Veterans Hospital - Wm. S. Middleton Memorial
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| Research |
| The overall goal of Dr. Mark Albertini's research program is to provide an understanding of the
immunobiology of human malignant melanoma as a means to develop effective treatment and
monitoring strategies for patients with this disease. This goal is pursued with clinical and laboratory
studies involving melanoma patients and with preclinical model systems to direct subsequent clinical
studies. Dr. Albertini has been a mentor for clinical trainees with an interest in the care of melanoma
patients, and Dr. Albertini has provided focused melanoma translational laboratory training to predoctoral
and postdoctoral trainees in his research laboratory. Dr. Albertini has been a member of the Melanoma
Committee in the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group since 1994. |
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