Robert Behrens, MD
Hematology Oncology, Cancer Care
Primary Contact
515-247-3970
Accepting New Patients
Primary Contact
515-247-3970About
Robert Beherns, MD is a medical Hematology Oncology physician at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center. Dr. Behrens received a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction in Chemistry from Iowa State University. His medical degree was awarded by the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University / Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Behrens completed a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda, Maryland. He specialized in immuno-therapy of cancer and was protocol chairman of a national breast cancer vaccine trial. Dr. Behrens has been extensively involved in colon, pancreas, and ovarian vaccine trials.
Services & Specialties
Areas of Specialization
- Hematology Oncology
- Cancer Care
Locations & Contact
Primary Location
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
1755 59th Place
West Des Moines, IA 50266
