Dr. Yousuf A Gaffar MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
555 S Center St Westminster MD, 21157About
Dr. Yousuf Gaffar is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Towson, MD. Dr. Gaffar 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
Saba University / School of Medicine MD
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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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