Dr. Tania E. Cortas
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2222 E Highland Ave Suite 400 Phoenix AZ, 85016About
Dr. Tania Cortas is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Cortas 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.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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Fellowships
- University Hospital - Cleveland, Ohio
- (Hematology/Oncology), UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND, CLEVELAND, OH 2004
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