Dr. Katharine Louise Barford MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1003 S 5th St Tacoma WA, 98405About
Dr. Katharine Barford is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Barford 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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