Meet Our Providers

Daniel P. Montemayor, M.D.

Specialties
Cancer SurvivorCare, Hematology
Locations
Galesburg, Peoria
Board Certifications:
American Board of Emergency Medicine
Staff Education:
Undergraduate: Indiana University Northwest; Gary, IN
Major: Biology
Minors: Chemistry and Spanish
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine; Indianapolis, IN
Residency: Emergency Medicine Residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Hobbies / Interests:
Spending time with my husband, Gary, and raising our two children – who definitely keep us busy. We recently adopted a cat and our kids absolutely adore him. I enjoy cooking and trying out new recipes at home. We did a lot of traveling before having kids, and now that our kids are getting a little bit older, I look forward to taking them on adventures with us.
What medical change has impacted the field of cancer the most since you began practicing medicine?
Immunotherapy has definitely made an impact in the treatment of several cancers. It’s also interesting to learn how certain lifestyle modifications can reduce one’s risk for certain cancers. I look forward to discussing this with my patients.
Why did you choose your field?
I chose Emergency Medicine because I wanted to see a variety of patients and feel comfortable with treating sometimes complex medical conditions. I learned so much during my time in the Emergency Department. As time went on, I realized that I wanted the opportunity to spend more time with my patients and develop a longer lasting doctor-patient relationship with them. Losing my mother and other close family members to cancer made me realize that I wanted to focus more on this area of medicine.
Why did you choose Illinois CancerCare?
As I mentioned above, I lost my mother to cancer and it had a profound impact on me. When I learned about the Cancer Survivorship field, I just knew that I wanted to be a part of it. Being able to help patients navigate this lifelong journey is important to me.
Do you have any advice to give patients after they have been diagnosed with cancer?
Ask questions. Read and learn about your diagnosis so that you can make the best decisions regarding your care. Make sure that you have a support system to help you during your treatment and beyond. Don’t forget about your hobbies or things that make you happy.