Dr. James R Powell MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3901 S Atherton St Suite 5 State College PA, 16801About
Dr. James Powell is a pediatric hematologist practicing in State College, PA. Dr. Powell 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. Powell treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Powell 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- Anemia
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pain
- Leukemia
- Ear Wax
- Tonsillitis
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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