Dr. John H. Oval MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
4647 Zion Ave San Diego CA, 92120About
Dr. John Oval is a hematologist oncologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Oval 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
University of Arizona College of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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