
Dr. Lauren J Akers DO
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1500 Cooper St Fort Worth TX, 76104About
Dr. Lauren Akers is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Akers 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. Akers treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Akers 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
Medical University 'Prof. Dr. Paraskev Stoyanov' Varna Faculty of Medicine 2002
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Rebecca E Olvera MD5708 EDWARDS RANCH RD FORT WORTH TX 76109
- Dr. Marcela D Torres MD1500 Cooper St Fort Worth TX 76104
- Dr. William P Bowman MD1500 Cooper St Fort Worth TX 76104
- Dr. Joann M Sanders MD1500 Cooper St Fort Worth TX 76104
- Dr. Clarissa E Johnson MD1500 Cooper St Fort Worth TX 76104
- Dr. Karen H Albritton MD1500 Cooper St Fort Worth TX 76104
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COOK CHILDRENS MEDICAL CENTERl
801 SEVENTH AVENUE FORT WORTH TX 76104PLAZA MEDICAL CENTER OF FORT WORTHl
900 EIGHTH AVENUE FORT WORTH TX 76104TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST FORT WORTHl
1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE FORT WORTH TX 76104BAYLOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTERl
26791 HIGHWAY 380 AUBREY TX 76227METHODIST MCKINNEY HOSPITALl
8000 W ELDORADO PKWY MCKINNEY TX 75070