Burton F. Alexander, III, M.D.
Specialties
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Primary Location
Norfolk (Brock Cancer Center)
6251 E Virginia Beach Blvd.
Norfolk, VA 23502
Main Phone:
(757) 466-8683
Secondary Location
Virginia Beach (Princess Anne)
1950 Glenn Mitchell Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Medical Oncology / Hematology:
(757) 368-0437
College
University of Virginia
Medical School
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency
University of Virginia School of Medicine | Internal Medicine
Fellowship
University of Virginia School of Medicine | Hematology and Oncology
Board Certification
- Internal Medicine
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
Biography
Dr. Alexander is board-certified in Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Internal Medicine. He has practiced advanced medicine at Virginia Oncology Associates since 1998. Dr. Alexander received his bachelor's degree in biology and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. He also completed his Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
Dr. Alexander has served as co-lead and principal investigator for US Oncology, Cooperative Group, and pharmaceutical clinical research studies. He is an active member of the American College of Physicians, the American Society of Hematology, and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Alexander serves on the Sentara Hematology Committee as the Chairman as well as on the US Oncology Hematology Committee.
A proponent of education and research, Dr. Alexander has participated in several clinical research studies and educational opportunities on the management of hematological disorders. His special interest is hematology in liquid tumors such as multiple myeloma, leukemia and lymphomas, as well as benign disorders.
In his personal time, Dr. Alexander enjoys spending quality time with family.