7 Results forPediatric Oncologists & Pediatric Hematologists near Evansville, IN
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 7 specialists practicing Pediatric Hematology & Oncology in Evansville, IN with an overall average rating of 5.0 stars. There are 11 hospitals near Evansville, IN with affiliated Pediatric Hematology & Oncology specialists, including Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis, IU Health Methodist Hospital and Hendricks Regional Health.
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Dr. Angeli Rampersad, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology3900 Washington AveEvansville, IN 477143.5 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
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Dr. Mohammad Hussain, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology801 Saint Marys Dr Ste 203EEvansville, IN 477143.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology3900 Washington AveEvansville, IN 477143.5 miles awayDr. Nihal Bakeer, MB BS
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology3900 Washington AveEvansville, IN 477143.5 miles awayDr. Charles Nakar, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology3900 Washington Ave # 100Evansville, IN 477143.5 miles awayDr. Kyle Davis, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology3900 Washington AveEvansville, IN 477143.5 miles awayDr. Manjusha Kumar, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Hematology & Oncology3900 Washington AveEvansville, IN 477143.5 miles away