Nebraska Cancer Specialists

Ralph J. Hauke, M.D., F.A.C.P.

Born in Panama, I graduated from the University Of Panama School Of Medicine and completed my internal medicine residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. After a few years in primary care, I decided to enter the field of oncology due to my personal family experience as well as the exciting research opportunities and challenges it presented. Upon completing my oncology fellowship at UNMC, I developed the urologic oncology program at that institution, focusing my clinical and research interests in tumors of the prostate, kidney, bladder and testes. This tenure included developing the immunotherapy program with high dose IL-2 for the treatment of kidney cancer and melanoma. I also served as the chief of oncology at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital (Omaha), was a committee member that developed the national treatment guidelines of the NCCN for prostate and kidney cancers and served on the CALGB urologic oncology subcommittee.

My practice includes the treatment of benign blood disorders as well as all malignancies, although I continue with focused expertise in prostate, kidney, bladder and testicular tumors. I am actively engaged in research, both clinical and laboratory-based, and have written many of my own clinical trials.

I view my role in the care of patients with cancer as a partnership: to explain, as best as is possible, to each patient what they are facing, review the options available and assist them in selecting the best choice for their condition and personal priorities. The care plan will emphasize different aspects depending on the goal and stage of the disease process, but always with the aim to preserve the dignity and quality of life of the individual and their family.

Where You Can See Me

Bergan Mercy Medical Building
Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center
West Dodge Medical Plaza

Education

M.D., University of Panama School of Medicine, Panama City, Panama

Residencies

Internal Medicine, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Fellowships

Medical Oncology, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Board Certifications

Medical Oncology

Clinical Expertise

-Urological tumors (prostate, kidney, bladder, testicular)



-Melanoma



-Immunotherapy (high dose IL-2)



-Early phase clinical trials

Instruction

Associate Professor of Medicine, UNMC
Assistant Clinical Professor, CUMC

Professional Organizations

- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Member, American Society of Hematology
- Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology
- Member, Metro Omaha Medical Society (MOMS)
- Member, Nebraska Medical Association (NMA)
- Medical Director, AseraCare Hospice
- CALGB GU Core Committee
- 2009/2010 Best Doctors in America in Medical Oncology and Hematology