Dr. Mark Shumate MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1670 Clairmont Rd Decatur GA, 30033About
Dr. Mark Shumate is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Shumate 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
Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1991
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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