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Dr. Burton Needles, MD

Oncology* Age 76
Dr. Burton Needles, MD
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Dr. Burton Needles, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Burton Needles, MD

Oncology* Age 76
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Burton Needles, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Needles graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at Rush Medical College.Dr. Burton Needles, MD is an Oncology Specialist in Saint Louis, MO and has 50 years experience. Dr. Needles currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Mercy Hospital Washington. At present, Dr. Needles received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Needles' office accepts new patients. Dr. Needles also speaks Chinese and Spanish. Dr. Needles is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Thomas R. Whalen MD LLC
    621 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141
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May 29, 2024
Dr. B Needles was the best oncologist, very knowledgeable and caring doctor.
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Languages Spoken
Chinese
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Oncology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Oncology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Loyola University
    1975
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush Medical College
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering
    1981
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Burton Needles, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Needles' profile.

Dr. Burton Needles, MD is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis and Mercy Hospital Washington.

Yes, Dr. Burton Needles, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology and Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mercy Hospital St. Louis

    615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO

  • Mercy Hospital Washington

    901 E 5th St, Washington, MO