Dr. Robert P Nelson M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
535 Barnhill Dr Rt 473 Indianapolis IN, 46202About
Dr. Robert Nelson is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Nelson specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Nelson treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Nelson can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1971
Indiana University School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Anemia
- Fibromyalgia
- Birth Defects
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml)
- Immunodeficiency
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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