Dr. Melissa Schapiro M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1465 S GRAND BLVD SAINT LOUIS MO, 63104About
Dr. Melissa Schapiro is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Schapiro 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. Schapiro treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Schapiro 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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