Education

Medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH

Internship and Residency, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Fellowship, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Certifications

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Medical Oncology
Board Certified in Hematology

Professional Affiliations

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Minnesota Society of Clinical Oncology
Minnesota Medical Association

Academic Honors and Professional Achievements

Chairman, Cancer Committee, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Burnsville, MN

Winner of the first Teamwork & Clinical Excellence Award, Fairview Ridges Hospital, 2006

Research

Dr Dien is a co-investigator in the Metro Minnesota Community Clinical Oncology Program

Areas of Special Interest

Dr Dien has special interest in hematologic malignancies (lymphoma, myeloma, and leukemias), as well as lung cancer and breast cancer.

Philosophy

I strongly believe that patients should have a full understanding of their disease and treatment options so they can participate in the decision-making process. I feel that it is important to focus on the wishes of my patients in order to help them achieve their goals.

Personal

My wife Cathy and I have two daughters; Michelle and Alexis. In my spare time I enjoy travel, photography, and collecting wine.