Dr. Melissa Ann Runge-morris MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
Karmanos Cancer Center 4100 John R Hwcrc 4t Detroit MI, 48201About
Dr. Melissa Runge-morris is an oncologist practicing in Detroit, MI. Dr. Runge-morris specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Runge-morris manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
University of Michigan Medical School 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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