Susan L. Luedke, MD
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“There is always something you can do to help,” is the philosophy that guides Dr. Susan Luedke. She believes cancer treatment is a collaborative effort between the patient and physician. Dr. Luedke fully discloses the nature of the disease and then works to provide options for the people she treats. Along with advanced medicines, she also values the healing properties of good hugs!
Dr. Luedke received her medical degree from the University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Cornell Cooperating Hospitals, Memorial Hospital, New York, N.Y. Her fellowship in medical oncology also took place at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases, New York, N.Y. She has been in practice in the St. Louis area since 1978. Her major area of interest is breast cancer, although she treats all forms of cancer.
Dr. Luedke has served on a variety of oncology and medical staff committees and is certified by the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. In addition to taking care of patients, Dr. Luedke continues education by attending CME’s at least twice a year.
After hours, she enjoys spending time with her grandchild and serves on the board of Dance in St. Louis.