Dr. Lester F Barnes MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1001 Towson Ave Fort Smith AR, 72901About
Dr. Lester Barnes is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Fort Smith, AR. Dr. Barnes 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
Univ of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar 1969
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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