Dr. Meera A Srikanthan M.D
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE MINNEAPOLIS MN, 55454About
Dr. Meera Srikanthan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Srikanthan 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. Srikanthan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Srikanthan 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 Florida College of Medicine 2013
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