Dr. Onyinye C Onyekwere MD, MS, FAAP
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2041 Georgia Ave Nw Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Onyinye Onyekwere is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Onyekwere 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. Onyekwere treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Onyekwere can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Can sickle cell disease be cured?
Yes. Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder of the red cells of the blood. He needs to be followed by a hematologist. READ MORE
How are white blood cells reduced?
How high is it? WBC goes up if one has an infectious process. Once the infection is gone, it drops unless something else is going on within his bone marrow. READ MORE
What should I do about my daughter's stomach pain?
Take her to her pediatrician READ MORE
Platelet disorders run in my family. Should I be worried about my daughter?
Storage platelet pool disorder is a genetic disease, you need to see a hematologist and a genetist READ MORE
After chemotherapy my daughter's hemoglobin levels are dropping. Why?
Because of the chemotherapy. Talk to her doctors and the social worker working with her doctors. READ MORE
If my child has a blood transfusion, will it cause any problems for him in the future?
One time blood transfusion should not and all depends on the hospital blood bank. READ MORE
How can iron deficiency in kids be treated?
Iron deficiency means no or little iron. She should take the iron supplement as directed. READ MORE
Are there any natural foods that can treat hemophilia?
Not that I know of. Follow your hematologists' recommendations and prescribed drugs. READ MORE
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