
Dr. Allyson Campbell Spence MD, PHD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1561 Niblick Ave Los Altos CA, 94024About
Dr. Allyson Spence is an oncologist practicing in Los Altos, CA. Dr. Spence specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Spence 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.
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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