Dr. James L Meltzer MD INC
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
8920 Wilshire Blvd Suite 333 Beverly Hills CA, 90211About
Dr. James Meltzer is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Meltzer 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1960
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1960
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. James L Meltzer MD INC's Expert Contributions
What damage does radiation do to the body?
It depends on the type of radiation. Low energy non ionizing radiation like radiofrequency waves, i.e., iPhones are all around us all the time and cause no damage under normal circumstances. High energy ionizing radiation, i.e., X-rays and gamma rays, have enough energy to damage DNA within cells and can sometimes result in cancer. READ MORE
Is sickle cell disease genetically passed on?
Yes, sickle cell anemia is genetically passed on READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Enlarged Prostate
- Breast Cancer
- Dementia
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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