Doctor Bio
Mission Cancer + Blood (Formerly Cancer Centers of Iowa)
Dr. Behrens joined Medical Oncology and Hematology Associates in 2003. Throughout his career, he has been extensively involved in colon, pancreas and ovarian vaccine trials. Today, he serves St. Anthony and John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Practice Areas
Medical School(s):
Dr. Behrens earned his undergraduate degree with distinction in chemistry from Iowa State University. His M.D. degree was awarded by the University of Iowa College of Medicine.
Residency:
He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University / Sinai Hospital and a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute, both in Maryland. He specialized in immuno-therapy of cancer and was protocol chairman of a national breast cancer vaccine trial.
Certifications:
Has served the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology on the Gastrointestinal Scientific Committee as well as the Study Concept Review Committee. He also served as Principal Investigator for the Iowa-Wide Oncology Research Coalition N-CORP.
Board Certifications:
Board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine.
Affiliations:
Dr. Behrens has served the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology on the Gastrointestinal Scientific Committee as well as the Study Concept Review Committee. He also served as Principal Investigator for the Iowa-Wide Oncology Research Coalition N-CORP.