Dr. Shelby D Rifkin MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1432 Southwest Blvd Jefferson City MO, 65109About
Dr. Shelby Rifkin is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Jefferson City, MO. Dr. Rifkin 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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