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Alan Saven, MD

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Dr. Alan Saven, MD
Dr. Alan Saven, MD
4.8
460 Ratings

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Office
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Accepts new patients

Specialties

  • Hematology & Oncology

Expertise

  • Hematology & Oncology

Hospital Affiliations

Languages

  • English

Specialties

  • Hematology & Oncology

Biography

As a hematologist/oncologist, Alan Saven, MD, has a special interest in leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma, as well as benign hematology. He is an internationally recognized expert in the treatment of hairy cell leukemia (HCL), and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed medical journal articles.


Dr. Saven believes that in order to provide extraordinary care there must be open and honest communication.


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Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, 1989
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, 1987

Medical Education

  • University of Cape Town, MD, 1982

Internships

  • University of Cape Town, Internal Medicine, 1983

Residencies

  • Albert Einstein Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1987

Fellowships

  • Scripps Clinic, Hematology & Oncology, 1990

Publications

  • See a listing of Alan Saven's publications on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.
  • PubMed is a third-party website with no affiliation with Scripps Health.
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