Dr. Pedro M Sanz-altamira M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
25 Marston St Suite #301 Lawrence MA, 01841About
Dr. Pedro Sanz-altamira is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Lawrence, MA. Dr. Sanz-altamira 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
University Of Seville Faculty Of Med Medicine
Universidad de Sevilla Facultad de Medicina 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- 2011 Boston Super Doctors
- 1995 Margery Derby Fellowship Award
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Immunodeficiency
- Phlebitis
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Hematology-Oncology 1998
- Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, Fellow:Hematology/Oncology 1995
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