Dr. Elba J Martinez MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
8808 Hidden Hill Ln Potomac MD, 20854About
Dr. Elba Martinez is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Potomac, MD. Dr. Martinez 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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