Dr. Ok Kyong Chaekal MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
156 William St Fl 7 New York NY, 10038About
Dr. Ok Chaekal is a hematologist oncologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Chaekal 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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