Aziza Shad
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Washington DC, 20007About
Dr. Aziza Shad is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Shad specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Shad treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Shad can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1977
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