Dr. Gerald Altschuler MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
4733 N 1st Ave Tucson AZ, 85718About
Dr. Gerald Altschuler is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Altschuler 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1954
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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