
Dr. G Peter Pushkas M D
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
11510 Old Georgetown Rd Rockville MD, 20852About
Dr. G Pushkas is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Pushkas 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
Semmel Weis University MD
Semmelweis Medicine Study University (Peter Pazmany Univ) 1968
University of Ioannina Medical School 1968
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