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Dr. Joan Fisher MD, Hematologist (Pediatric)

Dr. Joan Fisher MD

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

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1906 Belleview Ave SE Roanoke VA, 24014
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Dr. Joan Fisher is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Fisher specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Fisher treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Fisher can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.

Education and Training

Stanford Univ Sch Of Med- Stanford Ca 1990

Provider Details

Female Spanish

Residency

  • Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics  

Dr. Joan Fisher MD's Practice location

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

1906 Belleview Ave SE -
Roanoke, VA 24014
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New patients: 540-981-7000
http://www.carilionclinic.org/Carilion/Home%20Page

1000 WELCH RD -
PALO ALTO, CA 94304
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New patients: 650-723-5535
Fax: 650-723-2231

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Dr. Joan Fisher MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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