Dr. Luis Antonio Acaba M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
735 Ave Ponce De Leon San Juan PR, 00917About
Dr. Luis Acaba is a hematologist oncologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Acaba 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
Universidad Central del Este (UCE) Facultad de Medicina 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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