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Dr. Robert J Behrens MD, Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Robert J Behrens MD

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

4/5(8)
1221 Pleasant St Suite 100 Des Moines IA, 50309
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4/5

About

Dr. Robert Behrens is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Behrens 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

Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1997

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1997

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Prostate Cancer
  • Chronic Pain
  • Melanoma
  • Anemia
  • Breast Cancer
  • Lung Cancer
  • Anal Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml)
  • Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Aerolase® Technologies
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. Robert J Behrens MD's Practice location

Practice At 1221 Pleasant St Suite 100

1221 Pleasant St Suite 100 -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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New patients: 515-282-2921, 515-282-1035
Fax: 515-282-1035

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