Dr. Heather Rakesh Shah MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1107 14th Ave Se Plaza Ii Suite 200 Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. Heather Shah is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Shah 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 2003
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Chronic Pain
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Crohn's Disease
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Immunodeficiency
- Oral Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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