Dr. Margaret E Akpan MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
6128 Landover Rd Hyattsville MD, 20785About
Dr. Margaret Akpan is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Hyattsville, MD. Dr. Akpan 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
St. George's University School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lymphoma
- Transient Ischemic Attack (tia)
- H. Pylori
- Stomach Flu
- Vascular Disease
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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