Dr. Rachel Meade Harper M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1401 Harrodsburg Rd Suite A-120 Lexington KY, 40504Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Rachel Harper is an oncologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Harper specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Harper 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
Univ of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1994
University of Kentucky College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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