Dr. Reve Purisima Shields MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
593 Eddy St Providence RI, 02903About
Dr. Reve Shields is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Shields 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
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Breast Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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