Douglas Michaelsen, MD

Medical Oncology and Hematology Specialist

Dr. Michaelsen has been practicing with Charleston Oncology since 2002 and is a graduate of Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He completed his residency and fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina and is board-certified to practice in internal medicine and medical oncology.

Se habla Español.

Stories From Dr. Michaelsen’s Patients

Kisha Lyles, Breast Cancer

Dr. Michaelsen took the time to answer our questions and concerns. At that moment, I realized my life was not going to be the same, and my “new normal” was unfolding. For example, my destination wedding would be postponed, my hair loss was inevitable, and I would have to go through grueling chemotherapy rounds by myself. I am glad I chose Charleston Oncology! Dr. Michaelsen and the Charleston Oncology staff have proven to be my Allstar Team and for that, I am grateful.

Kenneth Porcher, Gastric Cancer

This was something I never thought would happen to me, having been diagnosed with gastric cancers 7 years ago. Thank you to Dr. Michaelsen! I am whole again, and I want to thank God that they [Charleston Oncology] were there to make this smooth transition. Thank you, Charleston Oncology, you are the best!

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