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Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 71
Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD
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Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Florence, AL.
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Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 71
Florence, AL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Florence, AL.

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Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Florence, AL and has 45 years experience. They graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Centura Mercy Hospital, Shoals Hospital and Southwest Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Prasthofer received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Prasthofer also speaks Spanish. Dr. Prasthofer is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1751 Veterans Dr Ste 190, Florence, AL 35630
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (256) 760-0422
  2. 2 Office
    1 Mercado St, Durango, CO 81301
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 385-7977
  3. 3 Bates County Memorial Hospital
    615 W Nursery St, Butler, MO 64730
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (660) 200-7000

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Oct 31, 2016
Dr. Prasthofer is a unique physician and specialist. He has consistently gone above and beyond the call of duty to monitor my health and well being. I trust him with my life - literally.
Samera B in Denver, CO — Oct 31, 2016
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Biography
  • Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD is a medical oncology specialist in Florence, AL and has over 44 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine in 1979. He specializes in Medical Oncology and Hematology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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Internship

Internship
  • UAB Hospital
    1980
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Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Prasthofer's profile.

Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD is affiliated with Centura Mercy Hospital, Shoals Hospital and Southwest Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edgar Prasthofer, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centura Mercy Hospital

    1010 Three Springs Blvd, Durango, CO

  • Shoals Hospital

    201 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL

  • Southwest Memorial Hospital

    1311 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO