Beta Thalassemia Center - New Braunfels, TX
New Braunfels 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 New Braunfels * Oncology Of San Antonio  Oncology Of San Antonio  Start Center For Cancer Care  San Antonio Sr Supported  Audie L Murphy Mem VA Hosp Path  Cancer Care Center South Texas  Audie L Murphy Mem VA Hosp Path  Audie L Murphy VA Hosp Hmtlgy  Gonzaba Medical Group  Clinical Pathology Associates  Reitpath Pathology New Braunfels, TexasUpcoming Local Events2013-05-25
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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 New Braunfels
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