
Dr. Viwathna Bhuthimethee M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
654 E Broadway Alton IL, 62002About
Dr. Viwathna Bhuthimethee is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Alton, IL. Dr. Bhuthimethee 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
Faculty of Medicine At Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 1969
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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