Dr. Robert L Carter M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1617 W 26th Street Joplin MO, 64804About
Dr. Robert Carter is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Joplin, MO. Dr. Carter 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1966
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1966
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM
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