Dr. Avi Samson Retter MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2330 Eastchester Rd Bronx NY, 10469About
Dr. Avi Retter is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Retter 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Carnitine and its role in cardiovascular disease.
- The role of tumor necrosis factor in cardiac disease.
- Pericardial disease in the oncology patient.
- The role for intravenous immunoglobulin in the treatment of West Nile virus encephalitis.
- Group B streptococcal endocarditis in obstetric and gynecologic practice.
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