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Rebecca Fant Yarborough, M.D.

Rebecca Fant Yarborough, M.D. Photo

Provider Type: Physician

Specialties:
Board Certifications:
  • Hematology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Medical Oncology
Spoken Language: English

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General Summary

The science of medicine motivated Dr. Yarborough to become a physician, but the relationships she builds with patients and their families are what drives her to provide the best care available.  Dr. Yarborough guides patients through their treatment journeys by offering the latest in evidence-based care with an equal emphasis on compassion and dignity.  She tries to treat patients as she would her own family, and feels the doctor-patient relationship is a partnership.  Dr. Yarborough prioritizes shared decision-making and individualizes her approach to ensure the care she provides aligns with each patient’s goals.

Education

  • Fellowship in Hematology and Oncology
    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
  • Residency in Internal Medicine
    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
  • Medical Doctorate
    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Accolades & Memberships

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • Dallas County Medical Society
  • Texas Medical Association
  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Chief Fellow, Hematology/Oncology, Dallas, TX (2020 – 2021)
  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, Dallas, TX (2017 – 2018)
  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Outstanding Clinical Ward Teaching for Junior Resident, Dallas, TX (2015 – 2016)

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Medical Practice

  • CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital, Contract Hospitalist, Jacksonville, TX (2021)
  • Vibra Hospital of Amarillo, Contract Hospitalist, Amarillo, TX (2020)
  • Vibra Specialty Hospital at DeSoto, Contract Hospitalist, DeSoto, TX (2017 – 2020)
  • Vibra Hospital of Richardson, Contract Hospitalist, Richardson, TX (2017 – 2020)
  • Saint Camillus Medical Center, Contract Hospitalist, Dallas, TX (2017 – 2019)
  • VA Medical Center of Dallas, Staff Physician, Dallas, TX (2017 – 2018)
  • Plano Specialty Hospital, Contract Hospitalist, Plano, TX (2016)
     

Other Information

In her free time, Dr. Yarborough enjoys traveling, yoga, cooking, and spending time with her husband and twin daughters.