Dr. Frances Marie Matthews MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
747 N Rutledge St 2204 Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Frances Matthews is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Matthews 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1985
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1985
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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