Dr. Nahida Islam M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
55 Lake Ave N Hematology/Oncology Worcester MA, 01655About
Dr. Nahida Islam is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Worcester, MA. Dr. Islam 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
Sir Salimullah Medical College Medical
Sir Salimullah Medical College 2002
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- Member UMass Memorial Medical Group
Fellowships
- UMass Memorial Medical Center - UMass Graduate Medical Education (Hematology/Oncology)
- UMass Memorial Medical Center, Fellow:Hematology/Oncology 2010
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