Dr. Sam O Wanko MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
Bldg 8 4th Deck 8901 Wisconsin Ave National National Me Bethesda MD, 20889About
Dr. Sam Wanko is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Bethesda, MD. Dr. Wanko 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.
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