Dr. Larry A Schafer MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
3655 Lutheran Pkwy Suite 406 Wheat Ridge CO, 80033About
Dr. Larry Schafer is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Wheat Ridge, CO. Dr. Schafer 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
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1966
Washington University of Health and Sciences 1966
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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