Dr. Suzan R Merten M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2013 Jefferson St Sw Second Floor Roanoke VA, 24014About
Dr. Suzan Merten is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Merten 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1988
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1989
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Chronic Pain
- Anemia
- Throat Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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