Beta Thalassemia Center - Hillsboro, OR
Hillsboro Hematologist Doctors for Beta ThalassemiaType of Physician: Hematologist What is a Hematologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Hematologists treat diseases of the blood, spleen, and lymph glands such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. They perform special types of transfusions and biopsy the bone marrow for analysis. Specialty: Hematology Common Name: Blood Doctor Hematologist Doctors in Hillsboro * Cascade Pathology Services Corp  Healthmax LLC  Oregon Health Scn Univ Hosp PTH  Oregon Health Scn Univ Hosp PTH  Providence Hlth/Srvs PTH  Providence Portland Med Ctr-PTH  Providence Portland Med Ctr-PTH  Providence Portland Med Ctr-PTH  Peace Health Laboratory Hillsboro, OregonUpcoming Local Events2013-05-18
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Beta ThalassemiaWhat are the thalassemias?The thalassemias are a group of genetic (inherited) blood disorders that share in common one feature, the defective production of hemoglobin, the protein that enables... Other Related Beta Thalassemia ArticlesEmergency Contact for Hillsboro
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