Dr. Karen Shakita Riggins M.D., PH.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1161 21ST AVE S NASHVILLE TN, 37232About
Dr. Karen Riggins is a hematologist oncologist practicing in NASHVILLE, TN. Dr. Riggins 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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