Dr. James Shortridge DO
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1 Hospital Dr Room Ma101 Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. James Shortridge is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Shortridge 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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