Dr. Amir Modarressi MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
500 Lennon Ln Walnut Creek CA, 94598About
Dr. Amir Modarressi is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Walnut Creek, CA. Dr. Modarressi 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
Islamic Azad Univ, Tehran Medical Unit, Tehran, Iran 1996
Islamic Azad Univ, Tehran Medical Unit, Tehran, Iran 1992
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
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