Dr. Roberto Velazquez torres MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
Edificio Porrata Pila 2431 Ave Las Americas Ponce PR, 00717About
Dr. Roberto Velazquez torres is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Ponce, PR. Dr. Velazquez torres 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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