Dr. Ara D Metjian MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Ara Metjian is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Metjian 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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