Dr. Eric Stephen Schafer M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
800 Johns Hopkins Hospital Cmsc 600 North Wolfe Stre Baltimore MD, 21287About
Dr. Eric Schafer is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Schafer 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. Schafer treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Schafer 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
Baylor College of Medicine 2003
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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