Dr. Maria C Palanca-wessels MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1100 Fairview Ave N, Mailstop D3-190 825 Eastlake Avenue Seattle WA, 98109About
Dr. Maria Palanca-wessels is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Palanca-wessels 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- Hematology
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