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Dr. Ivy P Altomare MD, Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Ivy P Altomare MD

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

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40 Duke Medicine Cir Durham NC, 27710
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Dr. Ivy Altomare is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Altomare 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.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 2008

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Fellowships

  • Hematology-Oncology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY USA    2007
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center, Hematology-Oncology, NY, USA    2007
  • Hematology-Oncology, Mount Sinai Medical Center (New York)    2004

Dr. Ivy P Altomare MD's Practice location

Practice At 40 Duke Medicine Cir

40 Duke Medicine Cir -
Durham, NC 27710
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New patients: 919-684-8111

Practice At 125 Buena Vista Cir

125 Buena Vista Cir -
South Hill, VA 23970
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New patients: 434-447-3151
Fax: 434-774-2464

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Dr. Ivy P Altomare MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist-Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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