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Dr. Maxine L Hetherington M.D., Hematologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Maxine L Hetherington M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

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2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City MO, 64108
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4/5

About

Dr. Maxine Hetherington is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Hetherington 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. Hetherington treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Hetherington 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

Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1978

Georgetown University in Washington DC 1978

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Awards

  •  2012 Kansas City Super Doctors 

Treatments

  • Brain Tumor
  • Anemia
  • Fever
  • Leukemia
  • Dermal Aesthetics
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Fellowships

  • Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Texas-Southwestern Health Science Center, Dallas, TX  

Dr. Maxine L Hetherington M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2401 Gillham Rd

2401 Gillham Rd -
Kansas City, MO 64108
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New patients: 402-559-4389, 816-234-3265, 816-234-3000
Fax: 816-855-1700
http://www.childrensmercy.org/

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hetherington


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Dr. Maxine L Hetherington M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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