Dr. Carmen S Ballestas M.D.?
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Dr. Carmen S Ballestas M.D., Hematologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Carmen S Ballestas M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

5/5(22)
1150 N 35th Ave Suite 520 Hollywood FL, 33021
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5/5

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Dr. Carmen Ballestas is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Ballestas 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. Ballestas treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Ballestas 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

Universidad Del Norte MD

UNIV DE MONTE BARRANQUILLA COL 1999

Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana Facultad de Medicina 2006

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 19 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Brain Tumor
  • Bone Cancer
  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml)
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Leukemia
  • Dermal Aesthetics
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. Carmen S Ballestas M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1150 N 35th Ave Suite 520

1150 N 35th Ave Suite 520 -
Hollywood, FL 33021
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New patients: 954-986-2234, 954-265-2234

Practice At 1600 7th Ave S

1600 7th Ave S -
Birmingham, AL 35233
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New patients: 205-939-9790
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1150 N 35TH AVE STE 100 -
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021
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New patients: 954-265-2234
Fax: 954-985-2288

Dr. Carmen S Ballestas M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Ballestas


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Dr. Carmen S Ballestas M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 22 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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