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Dr. Uma Iyer, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 56
Dr. Uma Iyer, MD
5.0 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Uma Iyer, MD

Medical Oncology* Age 56
Gainesville, FL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Uma Iyer, MD works in Gainesville, FL as a Medical Oncologist and has 35 years experience.

They are board certified in Hematology and graduated from Stanley Medical College Georgetown in 1989. Dr. Iyer completed a residency at East Carolina University. At present, Dr. Iyer has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. They are affiliated with HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Iyer also speaks Hindi. Dr. Iyer practices at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Gainesville, FL and has additional offices in Lake City, FL.

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  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - GCC
    6420 W Newberry Rd Ste 100, Gainesville, FL 32605
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - LCO
    795 SW STATE ROAD 47, Lake City, FL 32025
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    Closed
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Sep 07, 2023
I think that Dr. Iyer is like the most wonderful doctor in the world. She`s so helpful, she takes really good care of me. She listens to me, and I would recommend her to anybody.
— Sep 07, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Medical Oncology
Hematology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanley Medical College Georgetown
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology and Medical Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Stanley Medical College
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • East Carolina University
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wake Forest School of Medicine
    2000
Fellowship Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Uma Iyer, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Iyer accepts Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details., Aetna and Cigna as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Iyer accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Iyer speaks Hindi. See Dr. Iyer's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Iyer has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 7 times.

Dr. Iyer is board certified in Hematology and Medical Oncology.

Dr. Iyer has been practicing as a Medical Oncologist for 35 years.

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