Dr. Richard Aplenc M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
34th &civic Center Blvd. Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Richard Aplenc is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Aplenc 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. Aplenc treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Aplenc 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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