Dr. Rubens Barros Costa filho MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
4800 Friendship Ave Suite 2303 Pittsburgh PA, 15224About
Dr. Rubens Costa filho is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Costa filho 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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