Dr. Lawrence Einhorn

Dr. Lawrence Einhorn is a medical oncologist at Indiana University known for developing cisplatin-based chemotherapy that transformed outcomes for testicular cancer.

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Dr. Lawrence H. Einhorn is a medical oncologist at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. He is an IU Distinguished Professor and the Livestrong Foundation Professor of Oncology.

In the 1970s he developed a cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimen that dramatically improved cure rates for metastatic testicular cancer. He has been on the IU faculty since 1973.

Lawrence Einhorn Profile

  • Full Name: Lawrence H. Einhorn, MD
  • Specialty: Medical oncology; testicular and lung cancers
  • Institution: Indiana University School of Medicine / IU Health
  • Academic Titles: IU Distinguished Professor; Livestrong Foundation Professor of Oncology; Professor of Medicine
  • Primary Listed Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Address: 535 Barnhill Drive, RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  • Phone: (317) 944-0920

Education & Training

  • Undergraduate: Indiana University Bloomington (BS, 1965)
  • Medical Degree: University of Iowa (MD, 1968)
  • Residency: Indiana University Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Hematology and oncology, M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston

Clinical Focus

Indiana University describes Dr. Einhorn’s areas of expertise as:

  • Testicular cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Clinical trials and new drug development
  • Supportive care
  • Survivorship care for patients cured with platinum-based chemotherapy

Practice Locations

Indiana University Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

535 Barnhill Drive, RT 473, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone: (317) 944-0920

Insurance

Insurance participation varies by location and can change. Contact the practice or your insurance company to confirm coverage before scheduling an appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Lawrence Einhorn known for?

Dr. Einhorn developed cisplatin-based chemotherapy regimens that greatly improved cure rates for testicular cancer.

Where does Dr. Einhorn practice?

He practices at Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana.

What cancers does Dr. Einhorn focus on?

His focus areas are testicular and lung cancers, along with supportive care and survivorship.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Indiana University School of Medicine.

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