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Learn more about Pediatric Oncologists & Pediatric Hematologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Oncologists & Pediatric Hematologists
A pediatric hematologist-oncologist specializes in researching, diagnosing and treating blood disorders and cancer in children. Pediatric hematologist-oncologists care for children with blood conditions, such as anemia and bleeding disorders, and cancers, such as brain cancer and leukemia. They often work as part of a healthcare team that includes surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, nurses, and social workers.
A pediatric hematologist-oncologist typically:
- Performs a physical exam and takes a medical history
- Orders and interprets laboratory, imaging, genetic and surgical tests to confirm and analyze the presence of cancer
- Provides preventive screening for blood disorders, such as sickle cell anemia and bleeding conditions
- Diagnoses and treats childhood cancers and acute and chronic diseases and conditions that affect a child’s blood, including problems with blood cell production and blood clotting
- Provides a care plan for cancer treatment, which may include recommending surgery to remove cancer and precancerous cells, radiation therapy, or bone marrow transplantation
- Prescribes medications
- Orders or provides medical treatments to eliminate cancer, such as medication therapy, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and immunotherapy
- Orders or provides palliative therapies, such as medications and physical therapy to manage pain and symptoms
A pediatric hematologist-oncologist may also be known by the following names: children's cancer doctor and pediatric oncologist.
There are 14 specialists practicing Pediatric Hematology & Oncology in Delaware with an overall average rating of 2.2 stars. There are 7 hospitals in Delaware with affiliated Pediatric Hematology & Oncology specialists, including Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus.
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Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology49 Fallon AveSeaford, DE 19973Dr. Stephanie Guarino, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Gregory Griffin, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Amy Billett, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Peter Ho, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology15 OXFORD WAYWilmington, DE 19807Dr. Jonathan Powell, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Amy Barone, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Robin Miller, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Suba Krishnan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Edwina Granada, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology9109 Middleford RdSeaford, DE 19973Dr. Maureen Edelson, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803Dr. Rita Meek, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology1600 Rockland RdWilmington, DE 19803