Dr. Thomas Alvin Simpson MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
255 W 5th St Sw Rome GA, 30165About
Dr. Thomas Simpson is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Rome, GA. Dr. Simpson 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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