Dr. Kevin J Shannon M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
6913 Oakridge Rd Hyattsville MD, 20782About
Dr. Kevin Shannon is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Hyattsville, MD. Dr. Shannon 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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University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools 1993
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