Dr. Hemamalini Karpurapu MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
7407 Parkwood Ct Falls Church VA, 22042About
Dr. Hemamalini Karpurapu is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Falls Church, VA. Dr. Karpurapu 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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