Dr. Alex J Makalinao M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
6801 Park Terrace Los Angeles CA, 90045About
Dr. Alex Makalinao is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Makalinao 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
Univ Of The Philippines- Coll Of Med- Manila- Philippines 1986
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1986
University of the Ryukyus Faculty of Medicine
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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Awards
- 2012 Southern California Super Doctors
Treatments
- Blood Disorders
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Anemia
- Osteoporosis
- Breast Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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