Dr. Joseph E Brierre M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
501 W Saint Mary Blvd Suite 200 Lafayette LA, 70506About
Dr. Joseph Brierre is an oncologist practicing in LAFAYETTE, LA. Dr. Brierre specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Brierre 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.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1987
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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