Dr. Loraine Franks M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
157 Emerald Way Hercules CA, 94547About
Dr. Loraine Franks is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Hercules, CA. Dr. Franks 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. Franks treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Franks 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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University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1990
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