Dr. Susan Irene Vear MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
619 19th St S Birmingham AL, 35249About
Dr. Susan Vear is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Vear 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. Vear treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Vear 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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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2013
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