Dr. Kimberly Kay Pluenneke M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
8700 N Green Hills Rd Kansas City MO, 64154About
Dr. Kimberly Pluenneke is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Pluenneke 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
University of Nebraska College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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