Dr. Maribel Torres M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
Urb. Sta.paula Calle J.ramos V-25 Guaynabo PR, 00969About
Dr. Maribel Torres is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Guaynabo, PR. Dr. Torres specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
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