Dr. Robert J Massingill MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1 Saint Mary Pl Shreveport LA, 71101About
Dr. Robert Massingill is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Massingill 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1969
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1969
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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