Dr. Naser J Al zein MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1215 Pleasant St Suite 300 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Naser Al zein is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Al zein 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. Al zein treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Al zein 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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Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine 1993
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