Dr. Karen Dietrich Scanlan M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
825 Washington St Suite 340 Norwood MA, 02062About
Dr. Karen Scanlan is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Norwood, MA. Dr. Scanlan 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Fellowships
- Georgetown University Hospital
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