Dr. Matthew B Fletcher M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
200 Henry Clay Ave New Orleans LA, 70118About
Dr. Matthew Fletcher is a pediatric hematologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Fletcher 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. Fletcher treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Fletcher 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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