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Dr. Lee Drinkard, MD

Medical Oncology*
3.8 (15)
Map Pin Small Edinburg, TX
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lee Drinkard, MD

Dr. Lee Drinkard, MD is a Medical Oncology Specialist in Edinburg, TX. They specialize in Medical Oncology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine. They graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Doctors Hospital At Renaissance. Dr. Drinkard, completed a residency at George Wash University MC. Patients rated Dr. Drinkard an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Drinkard works at Practice in Edinburg, TX with other offices in Lewisville, TX and Grapevine, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Venous Embolism and Thrombosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Drinkard's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Dhr Health Hematology Oncology Institute - Edinburg
    2717 Michaelangelo Dr, Edinburg, TX 78539 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 362-2250
  2. 2
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    500 W Main St Ste 380, Lewisville, TX 75057 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 316-4220
  3. 3
    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
    1650 W College St, Grapevine, TX 76051 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (817) 416-0202
  4. 4
    Doctor's Hospital At Renaissance
    5501 S McColl Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 362-8677

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  • Doctors Hospital At Renaissance

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    Specialties*
    • Medical Oncology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1487757084
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Medical Oncology and Hematology
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • George Wash University MC
    Residency
    Internship
    • Internal Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • West Virginia University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine, Hematology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Drinkard has seen patients for Venous Embolism and Thrombosis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Drinkard on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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