Dr. Shannon Penland graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2000.
Dr. Penland has two offices in Mississippi and North Carolina where she specializes in Hematology / Oncology, Palliative Care and Internal Medicine. Learn more.
Dr. Penland works with twenty doctors including Dr. Charles Cannon and Dr. Jesse Ezzell.
As a hematologist / oncologist in Mississippi, Dr. Penland is capable of diagnosing and treating patients with blood-related disorders, malignancies, or cancers. Dr. Penland may treat a range of conditions ranging from the the common to the very rare and complex. As a result, Dr. Penland may provide care as part of a multidisciplinary team, working in conjunction with other specialists to ensure the highest possible standard of care.
Palliative care physicians provide specialized medical care for people living with serious illness. Doctors who specialize in palliative care focus on providing relief from symptoms and stress, offering care that is focused on improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is appropriate at any age, and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided along with curative treatment.
As an internist in Laurel, MS, Dr. Shannon Penland serves as a primary care provider for adults. She diagnoses and treats a wide range of conditions, including cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organic systems. Dr. Penland may also refer patients to a specialist when required. For example, patients with diabetic complications may be referred to an endocrinologist for further treatment.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Penland, but only those who participate in Medicare.