Dr. Shawnta B Speer M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Shawnta Speer is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Speer 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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