Dr. Smitha Mellacheruvu, MD
Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
111 E 210th St Hoffheimer 1- Depart Bronx NY, 10467About
Dr. Smitha Mellacheruvu is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Bronx, NY. Dr. Mellacheruvu 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
Osmania Med Coll- Univ Hlth Sci- Vijayawada- Hyderabad- Ap- India 1999
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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