John F. Schwerkoske MD
Medical Oncology & Hematology
My philosophy of patient care is to treat patients like friends and utilize the latest treatments, including clinical trials when possible.
John F. Schwerkoske MD
Primary Location
Woodbury Clinic
6025 Lake Road, Suite 110
Woodbury, Minnesota 55125
(651) 735-7414
Board Certification
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
Affiliations
- American College of Physicians
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Society for Neuro-Oncology
Areas of Special Interest
- Brain Tumors
- Hematologic Malignancies
Philosophy of Care
My philosophy of patient care is to treat patients like friends and utilize the latest treatments, including clinical trials when possible.
Education
Medical School
Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
Residency
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Internship
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
Fellowship
Washington University, St Louis, MO
Academic Honors & Professional Achievements
- Assistant Professor of Medicine & Co-Director, Bone Marrow Transplantation Program
- University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN
- Member, Breast Center Advisory Board, United Hospital, Saint Paul, MN
- Medical Director, Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant Program, United Hospital, Saint Paul, MN
- Chairman, Allina Breast Center Clinical Action Group, Minneapolis, MN
- Chairman, Research & Education Committee, Minnesota Oncology, Saint Paul, MN
- Member, Clinical Research Advisory Board, US Oncology, Houston, TX
- Member, Transplant Committee, US Oncology, Houston, TX
Recognition
Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine Top Doctor:
2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Research/Publications
- Dr Schwerkoske has co-authored several professional papers that reflect his interest in cancers of the brain and breast, as well as hematologic malignancies and autologous stem cell transplantation.
- Metro Minnesota Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP)
- Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) – Brain Tumor Working Group Member
- North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) – Brain Tumor Committee Member
Biography
Leadership
Dr. Schwerkoske has been President of Minnesota Oncology since 2019. He has held positions of Interim President, Medical Director, East Side Medical Director, Site Medical Director, and more. Read more here.
Personal
Dual medical practices in medical oncology and pediatrics keep my wife and I very busy. I love hiking when time allows.
