Dr. Elizabeth Kilmer Pfaffenroth M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1221 Mercantile Ln Kaiser Permanente Upper Marlboro MD, 20774About
Dr. Elizabeth Pfaffenroth is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Upper Marlboro, MD. Dr. Pfaffenroth 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
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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