Dr. Leonard J Gitter M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1730 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD LAKELAND FL, 33805About
Dr. Leonard Gitter is a hematologist oncologist practicing in LAKELAND, FL. Dr. Gitter 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- Geriatric Medicine
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