
Susmitha Vaka M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Suite 210, Mail Stop Mission KS, 66205About
Dr. Susmitha Vaka is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Mission, KS. Dr. Vaka 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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- Dr. Gregory James Crane M.D.12200 W 110TH ST OVERLAND PARK KS 66210
- Dr. Prakash Neupane M.D.2330 Shawnee Mission Pkwy Mission KS 66205
- Dr. Stephanie Lynn Graff M.D.4320 Wornall Rd Kansas City MO 64111
- Dr. Addison Racoma Tolentino M.D.4321 WASHINGTON ST STE 4000 KANSAS CITY MO 64111
- Dr. Venkatadri C Beeki MD8700 N GREEN HILLS RD KANSAS CITY MO 64154
- Dr. Joseph Patrick Mcguirk D.O.3901 RAINBOW BLVD KANSAS CITY KS 66160
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