Dr. Scott Smith MD PHD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2160 S First Ave (luh-North Ent. , Rm Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Scott Smith is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. Smith 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1996
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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