Dr. Michael A. Kosmo's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

Dr. Kosmo was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He received his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at Boston College. His Medical Degree was obtained from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in 1979. Following his marriage to Stephanie and a cross-country honeymoon celebration, he pursued his Internal Medicine residency, followed by Hematology and Oncology Fellowships at the Naval Hospital in San Diego. Dr Kosmo became triple-board certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology, completing his training in 1986. He continued as a staff physician and clinical instructor for the medicine residency and hema/onc fellowship training programs until 1991. He was also an Associate Clinical Professor in medicine for the UCSD Medical School clinical teaching program. While on active duty, Dr. Kosmo was also assigned to the Western Pacific aboard USS Tarawa and USS Tripoli. These military tours provided both memorable and enriching experiences, never to be forgotten. Following active duty, Dr. Kosmo remained with the Military Naval Reserves as instructor for the Medicine Residency and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship programs until retirement as Captain, USNR in May 2000. In 1991, Dr. Kosmo joined Southwest Cancer Care as a community hematology/oncology physician in San Diego North County where he continues to practice. Throughout his years in hematology/oncology, he has participated as Principle Investigator in several clinical research programs. He has memberships with the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and San Diego Medical Society. Dr. Kosmo’s community service has included Director of medical tumor boards at Palomar and Fallbrook Hospitals Prior medical director for Horizon Hospice Member of the Palomar Health Cancer Committee Member of the American Cancer Society The Medical Oncology Unit of Palomar Hospital recently honored Dr. Kosmo as the 2011 Physician of the Year. Dr. Kosmo has had many interests including the arts, swimming, skiing, gardening and scuba diving. But the best part of his day is spending time with Stephanie, which is further enhanced by time with his two grown children, Christopher and Laura, who are both pursuing professional careers. Dr. Kosmo likes to say: “Health is so precious, and the diagnosis of cancer can be devastating. Rendering an effective treatment is essential, further enhanced by maintaining quality of life with best supportive care. But honest communication, which ensures a patient’s best understanding of the disease process, ultimately enables emotional healing.”

Languages

• English

Education

• UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL (Grad. 1979)