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Dr. Piyapong Vongkovit MD
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
700 2nd St Ne Washington DC, 20002About
Dr. Piyapong Vongkovit is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Upper Marlboro, MD. Dr. Vongkovit 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
Mahidol Univ-Ramathibodi Hosp, Fac of Med, Bangkok, Thailand 1987
Ramathibodi Hospital Faculty of Medicine 1987
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Practice At 1221 Mercantile Ln
1221 Mercantile Ln -Upper Marlboro, MD 20774Get Direction
Practice At 700 2nd St Ne
700 2nd St Ne -Washington, DC 20002Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Pamela Seam M.D.700 2nd St Ne Washington DC 20002
- Dr. Laviza Mahmood MD315 8th St Ne Washington DC 20002
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