Dr. Ivy P Altomare MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
40 Duke Medicine Cir Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Ivy Altomare is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Altomare 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2008
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Fellowships
- Hematology-Oncology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY USA 2007
- Mount Sinai Medical Center, Hematology-Oncology, NY, USA 2007
- Hematology-Oncology, Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York) 2004
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- Dr. Nicole Lemieux Whitlatch MDDumc 3841 Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Matthew Stuart Mckinney M.D.40 Duke Medicine Cir Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Murat Osman Arcasoy MDDuke University Medical Center Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Stefanie Sarantopoulos M.D.40 Duke Medicine Cir Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Michael Morse M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710