Dr. Iftikhar-ahmad Shahid Chouhdry MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
653 Harris Rd Ferndale NY, 12734About
Dr. Iftikhar-ahmad Chouhdry is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Ferndale, NY. Dr. Chouhdry 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
Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria Univ. 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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