
Dr. Rana Bitar Jacob M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2125 River Road Suite 100 Schenectady NY, 12309About
Dr. Rana Jacob is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Schenectady, NY. Dr. Jacob 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
Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria 1990
University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Melanoma
- Anemia
- Skin Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Dr. Rana Bitar Jacob M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2125 River Road Suite 100
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