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Dr. Alex J Makalinao M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

5/5(9)
6801 Park Terrace Los Angeles CA, 90045
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About

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

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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

Dr. Alex J Makalinao M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Alex Makalinao, MD

6801 Park Terrace -
Los Angeles, CA 90045
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2300 W CHARLESTON BLVD -
LAS VEGAS, NV 89102
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Dr. Alex J Makalinao M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 9 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist-Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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