Dr. Alan Saven M.D.?
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Dr. Alan Saven M.D., Hematologist (Blood Specialist)
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Dr. Alan Saven M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

4/5(56)
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA, 92037
Rating

4/5

About

As a hematologist/oncologist, Alan Saven, MD, has a special interest in leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, as well as benign hematology. He is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of ha ...

Education and Training

Univ Of Cape Town- Fac Of Med- Cape Town- So Africa 1982

University of Cape Town / Faculty of Health Sciences 1982

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine 1979

University of Cape Town Faculty of Health Sciences 1982

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 1987

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Awards

  •  2011 San Diego Super Doctors 

Treatments

  • Cancer, Blood Disorders
  • Anemia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Breast Cancer
  • Multiple Sclerosis (ms)
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Leukemia
  • Oral Surgery Procedures
  • Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Fellowships

  • Scripps Clinic, Hematology & Oncology    1990
  • Scripps Clinic   1990

Dr. Alan Saven M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-455-9100, 858-554-9489, 858-554-8113
Fax: 858-784-5933

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Dr. Alan Saven M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 56 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist-Oncologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLAl

9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037

Head northwest on North Torrey Pines Road 221 ft
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10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA CA 92037

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