Ms. Joan Patricia Edwards MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
9 Brocster Ct Phoenix MD, 21131About
Dr. Joan Edwards is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Phoenix, MD. Dr. Edwards 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1978
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1978
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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