Christian Squillante, MD
My specialties:
- Cancer (medical oncology)
- Internal medicine
Professional interests:
- Lung cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Testicular Cancer
- thyroid cancer
- Cancer of Head and Neck
- Melanoma
Christian Squillante, MD is a medical oncologist and internal medicine specialist at Virginia Piper Cancer Institute – Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
What is your practice philosophy? That no matter what, I'm here for my patients. Your concerns are my concerns. I wouldn't be in this profession if it wasn't for the patients. A diagnosis of cancer is truly terrifying, no matter what, and I’d like to think at the end of the day I can be that rock of support for my patients during what may be the most difficult time of their lives.
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
What are you passionate about? And why? Living life to its fullest, and helping others live the best they can. I live by the philosophy that no one is promised tomorrow, so each day should be enjoyed to its fullest.
Why did you become a provider? When did you know this was the career for you? It was a combination of things. When I was in medical residency I thought I was going to be a cardiologist. My grandfather was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma and passed away that year, so I spent a lot of time thrust into the world of oncology. I think it changed my perspective a bit and I developed a keen passion and interest for oncology.
Something I have learned from my patients is: Each patient is special. Each patient has their own thoughts, feelings, and desires… they are an individual and not like anyone else. Each patient deserves hope and comfort. And above all, each patient deserves the best care I can provide to them.
Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Cancer (medical oncology)
- Internal medicine
Personal interests
- Art
- Exercising
- Spending time with family and friends
- Theatre
- Trying new restaurants
- Wine tasting
Educational institutions
- Pennsylvania State University
Years of experience
- 12
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
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Major health plans we accept
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne*
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we accept
- Medicaid/Medicare*
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)