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Dr. Robert Legare MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
101 Dudley St Providence RI, 02905About
Dr. Robert Legare is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Legare 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1990
Tufts University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology- 1997
Provider Details
Awards
- Minnie & Joseph Kirsner Prize
- NIH, . 1996 Clinical Investigator Development Award
- 1993 Research fellow at Brigham & Women's Hospital
- 1996 to .
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Testicular Cancer
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Brigham & Women's Hospital, Fellow 1992
- Brigham & Women's Hospital, Fellow:Hematology/Oncology 1993
Dr. Robert Legare MD's Practice location
Practice At 101 Dudley St
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. William Sikov MD101 Dudley St Providence RI 02905
- Dr. Rochelle Strenger MD101 Dudley St Providence RI 02905
- Dr. Raymond F. Chaquette M.D.235 Plain St Providence RI 02905
- Dr. Jennifer Gass MD101 Dudley St Providence RI 02905
- Valentina Moirangthem M.D.355 Prairie Ave Providence RI 02905
Nearest Hospitals
RHODE ISLAND HOSPITALl
593 EDDY STREET PROVIDENCE RI 2903MIRIAM HOSPITALl
164 SUMMIT AVENUE PROVIDENCE RI 2906