Laura A. Biernat, M.D., F.A.C.P., specializes in Medical oncology and has a specific interest in the treatment of breast cancer. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Medical Oncology. She received undergraduate and graduate training at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Biernat completed her residency in Internal Medicine and Oncology fellowship program at the Detroit Medical Center. She served as Chief Oncology Fellow in her final year of training and then joined the staff of Wayne State University/Karmanos Cancer Institute as an Assistant Professor of Medicine in 1996. During her tenure there Dr. Biernat was an integral member of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer team at Karmanos Cancer Institute. She subsequently joined Great Lakes Cancer Management Specialists in 1999 and has specialized in breast cancer treatment and prevention.
Dr. Biernat’s professional memberships include Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the Southwest Oncology Group. Dr. Biernat’s special interests are in treating breast cancer and offering customized care for the individual patient in a compassionate manner. She is very interested in the development of more effective cancer treatments and encourages patient participation in clinical research studies when available.
Dr. Biernat was recognized as a "Top Doc" in oncology by Hour Detroit magazine in 2006. She has been listed in Best Doctors in American from 2006 through 2012, and received the 2010 Patient’s Choice Award.