
Dr. Susan R. Lessin M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
2001 Dwight Way Berkeley CA, 94704About
Dr. Susan Lessin is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Berkeley, CA. Dr. Lessin 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
Mechanical Engineering 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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Treatments
- Blood Disorders
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747 52ND STREET OAKLAND CA 94609KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - OAKLAND/RICHMONDl
275 W MACARTHUR BOULEVARD OAKLAND CA 94611KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL-SANTA CLARAl
700 LAWRENCE EXPRESSWAY SANTA CLARA CA 95051EL CAMINO HOSPITALl
2500 GRANT ROAD MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040