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Alaa Altahan
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
270 INTERNATIONAL CIR SAN JOSE CA, 95119About
Dr. Alaa Altahan is a hematologist oncologist practicing in SAN JOSE, CA. Dr. Altahan 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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- Dr. Pradip K Rustagi MD1174 Castro St Mountain View CA 94040
- Dr. Adour Richard Adrouny M.D.2998 S BASCOM AVE SAN JOSE CA 95124
- Dr. Elwyn Clement Cabebe MD15400 National Ave Los Gatos CA 95032
- Dr. Susan R. Lessin M.D.585 N MARY AVE SUNNYVALE CA 94085
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225 N JACKSON AVENUE SAN JOSE CA 95116KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SAN JOSEl
250 HOSPITAL PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95119