Dr. James Lasker, MD is an oncology specialist in Birmingham, AL and has been practicing for 27 years. He graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1979 and specializes in oncology and medical oncology.
801 Princeton Ave SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- MultiPlan
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Top Care Areas
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Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
very high
more than 99% of peers
Blood Disorders
very high
more than 99% of peers
Anemia
very high
more than 98% of peers
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2 Â Specialties
- Oncology
- Medical Oncology
1 Â Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
152 Â Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anal Disorders
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Back Pain
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Diseases
- Bladder Infection
- Blood Disorders
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Pain
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Cluster Headache
- Constipation
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Elbow Injuries
- Emphysema
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophagitis
- Fever
- Folliculitis
- Foot Conditions
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Genital Herpes
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heart Palpitations
- Hepatitis A
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Insomnia
- Iron Metabolism Disorders
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Sprain
- Larynx Conditions
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
- Low Back Pain
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Muscle Weakness
- Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rib Fracture
- Runner's Knee
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Sepsis
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Stomach Diseases
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Tremor
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
Less
10 Â Procedures
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Hepatitis Screening
- Immunization
- Liver Function Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Thyroid Screening
Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Temple University School Of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1979
- Grady Memorial HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1986
- Baylor UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 1991
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
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