Dr. Melissa J Siegel MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
4650 W Sunset Blvd Ms# 54 Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Melissa Siegel is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Siegel 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. Siegel treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Siegel 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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