Dr. Kathryn B Alguire M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1440 E Sherman Blvd Suite 200 Muskegon MI, 49444About
Dr. Kathryn Alguire is an oncologist practicing in Muskegon, MI. Dr. Alguire specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Alguire 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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