Dr. Luis Jaime Cuervo M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2401 S 31st St Internal Medicine Temple TX, 76508About
Dr. Luis Cuervo is an oncologist practicing in Temple, TX. Dr. Cuervo specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Cuervo 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
Texas A&M University, TX 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
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