Dr. Francisca Remilekun Fasipe MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1235 E. Cherokee St. St Jude - St John's Springfield MO, 65804About
Dr. Francisca Fasipe is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Fasipe 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. Fasipe treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Fasipe 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
Univ of Lagos Coll of Med-Lagos,Nigeria 1991
University of Lagos / College of Medicine 1990
University Lagos Medicine
UNIV COLLEGE
University of Lagos College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Montefiore Medical Center Department of Surgery - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Newcastle General Hospital - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Royal Victoria Infirmary - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
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