Dr. Hedy P Smith M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
750 Washington St New England Medical Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. Hedy Smith is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Boston, MA. 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1997
The University Of Tennessee College Of Med 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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