Christine Marie Veenstra, MD
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Dr. Veenstra earned her medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan and completed Internal Medicine internship and residency at the University of Michigan, where she also served as Chief Medical Resident. She completed her Medical Oncology fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania, during which time she also earned a Masters in Health Policy Research. She joined the faculty at the University of Michigan in 2013.
Dr. Veenstra’s research program focuses on the financial impacts of cancer diagnosis and treatment on patients and their families, the role of family in receipt of optimal cancer care, and issues facing cancer survivors. She currently holds a K07 Award from the National Cancer Institute to study the role of an engaged spouse or significant other in receipt of high quality surveillance care among survivors of colorectal cancer.
Areas of Practice
Colon and rectal cancer
Expertise
Locations
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Multidisciplinary Colorectal Cancer Clinic | Rogel Cancer Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Level B1 Reception E
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5912Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
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Research Overview
Dr. Veenstra’s research program addresses the quality of cancer care, optimal surveillance care for cancer survivors, the financial impacts of cancer diagnosis and treatment, and the role of spouses, significant others, and family members in cancer care.
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Patient Comments
October 3, 2025 - "Dr. Veenstra was excellent. She ascertain that I understood where I was in the treatment process and that I understood what treatment had been proposed. She has a very conversational style, which is good. It enabled me to ask all my questions and for her to explain the coming [...] process to me in great detail. I ask a lot of questions. She was very patient with them and was very knowledgeable of the newest research in the area. I learned a lot from the visit and appreciated her willingness to answer all questions."
July 23, 2025 - "Dr Veenstra is very sympthetic and clearly listens."
April 14, 2025 - "Dr. Veenstra is an angel on earth."
February 14, 2025 - "Dr. Veenstra is very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable. She took her time and acted as if I was her only patient for the day. She is great!"
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