Catalina Ruiz mesa M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1600 S ANDREWS AVE FORT LAUDERDALE FL, 33316About
Dr. Catalina Ruiz mesa is a pediatric hematologist practicing in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. Dr. Ruiz mesa 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. Ruiz mesa treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Ruiz mesa 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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