Dr. Peter paul Chang Lim M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Geisinger Medical Hospital, 100 North Danville PA, 17822About
Dr. Peter paul Lim is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Danville, PA. Dr. Lim 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. Lim treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Lim 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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