Dr. Edgar M Alvarez M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1 Webster Ave Suite 502 Poughkeepsie NY, 12601About
Dr. Edgar Alvarez is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Poughkeepsie, NY. Dr. Alvarez 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 The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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