Mr. Mark Nefflen Farmer M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
5875 Bremo Rd Suite G-11 Richmond VA, 23226About
Dr. Mark Farmer is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Farmer 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
Mechanical Engineering 2003
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Vascular Disease
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