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Dr. Robert Otis Palmer MD

Oncologist | Medical Oncology

3/5(4)
6439 Garners Ferry Rd Columbia SC, 29209
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About

Dr. Robert Palmer is an oncologist practicing in Columbia, SC. Dr. Palmer specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Palmer 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1981

Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1981

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Lung Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Leukemia
  • Oral Surgery Procedures
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. Robert Otis Palmer MD's Practice location

Practice At 6439 Garners Ferry Rd

6439 Garners Ferry Rd -
Columbia, SC 29209
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New patients: 502-897-6275, 803-776-4000
Fax: 803-776-4000, 803-808-0744

Practice At 1831 5th Ave

1831 5th Ave -
Columbus, GA 31904
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New patients: 706-320-8780, 706-321-6600
Fax: 706-660-2583

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Dr. Robert Otis Palmer MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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