Dr. Carmen Joseph Allegra MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1600 SW ARCHER RD GAINESVILLE FL, 32610About
Dr. Carmen Allegra is an oncologist practicing in GAINESVILLE, FL. Dr. Allegra specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Allegra manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1979
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- Colon Cancer
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