Dr. Joelle P. Hamilton M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
832 Princeton Ave Sw Birmingham AL, 35211About
Dr. Joelle Hamilton is an oncologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Hamilton specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Hamilton 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
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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