
Dr. Vijay Kumar Damarla MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
8940 N WOOD SAGE RD PEORIA IL, 61615About
Dr. Vijay Damarla is a hematologist oncologist practicing in PEORIA, IL. Dr. Damarla 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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210 W Mckinley Ave Ste 1 -Decatur, IL 62526Get Direction
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