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Dr. James L. Meltzer, MD INC
Hematologist-Oncologist
Dr. James Meltzer is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Meltzer 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.
65 years
Experience
Dr. James L. Meltzer, MD INC
- Beverly Hills, CA
- Northwestern Uniiversity
- Accepting new patients
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What damage does radiation do to the body?
It depends on the type of radiation. Low energy non ionizing radiation like radiofrequency waves, i.e., iPhones are all around us all the time and cause no damage under normal READ MORE
It depends on the type of radiation. Low energy non ionizing radiation like radiofrequency waves, i.e., iPhones are all around us all the time and cause no damage under normal circumstances. High energy ionizing radiation, i.e., X-rays and gamma rays, have enough energy to damage DNA within cells and can sometimes result in cancer.
Is sickle cell disease genetically passed on?
Yes, sickle cell anemia is genetically passed on