Dr. Virginia Tan Tabib M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
8127 Merrillville Rd Merrillville IN, 46410About
Dr. Virginia Tabib is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Merrillville, IN. Dr. Tabib 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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