Dr. Amy Cruickshank D.O.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
500 University Dr Mail Code H085 Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Amy Cruickshank is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Cruickshank 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. Cruickshank treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Cruickshank 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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