Dr. Usman Yusuf MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N Lauderdale St. Memphis TN, 38105About
Dr. Usman Yusuf is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Yusuf 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. Yusuf treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Yusuf 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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