Nelly Awkar, Hematologist-Oncologist
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Nelly Awkar

Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology

About

Dr. Nelly Awkar is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Unknown City, Unknown State. Dr. Awkar 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

MD in Lebanon

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Hematology

American Board of Internal Medicine- Medical Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

HematologyOncology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local Public Speaking -

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Medical Association, The American Society of Hematology, American Society of Clinical Oncology

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Breakthroughs in medicine, challenges, making a difference and research.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Sports, Family, Friends

Favorite professional publications

  • All major medical publications and journals

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