Dr. Walter W Bate MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1000 4th St Sw Suite Cc Mason City IA, 50401About
Dr. Walter Bate is an oncologist practicing in Mason City, IA. Dr. Bate specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Bate 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1977
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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