Dr. Savitri P. Skandan, MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2545 Schoenersville Rd Third Floor Bethlehem PA, 18017About
Dr. Savitri Skandan is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Allentown, PA. Dr. Skandan 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
Lady Hardinge Medical College MD
Lady Hardinge Medical College 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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- Dr. J. Nathan Hagstrom MD2545 Shoenersville Road Bethlehem PA 18017