Dr. Lee C Drinkard MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2020 W State Highway 114 Suite 220 Grapevine TX, 76051About
Dr. Lee Drinkard is an oncologist practicing in Grapevine, TX. Dr. Drinkard specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Drinkard 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
School Of Med West Virginia University MD
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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