Dr. Edith K Graves M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2000 Pepperell Pkwy Opelika AL, 36801About
Dr. Edith Graves is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Opelika, AL. Dr. Graves specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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