Dr. Vivian B. Diaz melendez M.D
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
840 Carr 877 San Juan PR, 00926About
Dr. Vivian Diaz melendez is a hematologist oncologist practicing in San Juan, PR. Dr. Diaz melendez 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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