Dr. Carmen S Ballestas M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1600 7th Ave S Birmingham AL, 35233About
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
Treatments
- Anemia
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml)
- Immunodeficiency
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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