Dr. Alvin K Schergen MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
6400 Clayton Rd Suite 302 Saint Louis MO, 63117About
Dr. Alvin Schergen is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Schergen 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1980
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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