Dr. Samira Zaza Rifai M.D
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
6565 Arlington Blvd Ste: 200 Falls Church VA, 22042About
Dr. Samira Rifai is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Falls Church, VA. Dr. Rifai 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. Rifai treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Rifai 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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University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria MD
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