Dr. Leo Shunyakov MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
5844 Nettleton Ave Spring Field Bolivar Missouri, 65810About
Leo Shunyakov, MD, works at Central Cancer Care Center in Bolivar, Missouri. He also practices at the Springfield, Missouri location. Dr. Shunyakov was originally from and educated in Russia,, then came to the University of Rochester General Hospital for his residency. He was voted the number one oncologist in Bolivar for the last seven consecutive years by 417 Magazine for Doctors. Dr. Shunyakov is also on staff at Citizen's Memorial Hospital and Orange County Hospital.
Education and Training
Urals State Medical Academy
Ural State Medical University 1996
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology
Hematology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lectures at Missouri State University -
Awards
- Nominated Area's Best Oncologist Every Year since 2006
Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Internships
- Urals Medical Academy
Fellowships
- Strong Memorial Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Missouri Medical Association, American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Articles and Publications
- Has Been Published
What do you attribute your success to?
Providing the Best Care for his Patients, Maintaining a Respectful and Cordial Relationship with Co-workers
Hobbies / Sports
- Listening and Watching Medical Presentations
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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