Dr. Ruth C. Atkinson M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2022 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Suite 628 Birmingham AL, 35209About
Dr. Ruth Atkinson is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Atkinson 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1980
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Ovarian Cancer
- Immunodeficiency
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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