Dr. Mark Jackson Shumate, MD

Dr. Mark Shumate is a board-certified oncologist and internal medicine physician who has dedicated 35 years to caring for patients with cancer and complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and completed his residency training at Emory Healthcare. His dual expertise in oncology and internal medicine allows him to provide comprehensive care for patients facing both cancer diagnoses and other health challenges. Dr. Shumate is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Shumate practices at Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia, where he focuses on treating patients with various forms of cancer. He has particular experience managing bone cancer, including cases where cancer has spread to the bones from other parts of the body. His practice also includes caring for men with prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers …affecting males. Dr. Shumate utilizes modern treatment delivery methods, including autoinjectors and insulin pens, to help patients manage their medications more effectively at home.