Dr. Steven Balk
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
330 Brookline Ave Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Steven Balk is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Balk 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.
Education and Training
Harvard Medical School 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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