Dr. Joao Ascensao M.D., PH.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
V A Medical Ctr # 151g 50 Irving Street Nw Washington DC, 20422About
Dr. Joao Ascensao is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Ascensao 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
Universidade De Lisboa, Faculdade De Medicina De Lisboa,Lisboa, Portugal 1972
University of Lisboa / Faculty of Medicine of Lisboa 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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