Dr. Sheila karina Velasco Pascual MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
33 Whiting Hill Rd Brewer ME, 04412About
Dr. Sheila karina Pascual is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Brewer, ME. Dr. Pascual 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 Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 2001
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Colon Cancer
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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