Dr. Alexandra Thomas MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD WINSTON SALEM NC, 27157About
Dr. Alexandra Thomas is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Thomas 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
Johns Hopkins Univ Sch of Med, Baltimore Md 1995
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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