Mrs. Chitra Kumar MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
5311 Boulevard East West New York NJ, 07093About
Dr. Chitra Kumar is a hematologist oncologist practicing in West New York, NJ. Dr. Kumar 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
Rajendra Med Coll, Ranchi Univ, Ranchi, Bihar, India 1976
Ranchi University / Rajendra Medical College 1976
Butler University in Indianapolis 1976
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- High Cholesterol
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Breast Cancer
- Bronchitis
- Hypothyroidism
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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