Ms. Ami Vijay Desai MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
5841 S MARYLAND AVE CHICAGO IL, 60637About
Dr. Ami Desai is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Desai 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. Desai treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Desai 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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