Beta Thalassemia Center - Weston, FL
Weston 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 Weston * Doctor Visits  Community Blood Centers Of FL  Helios Pathology LLC  Memorial Regional Hospital P  Neil T Tucker MD  Eduardo J Hidalgo MD  Medical Affiliates  Sylvester At Deerfield Beach  University Miami Hosp Pthlgy  Jackson Memorial Hospital PTH  Jackson Memorial Hospital PTH  Primary Care Physicians  Uhealth Sylvester At Kendall Weston, FloridaUpcoming 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 Weston
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