Dr. Gavin Roach
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
757 WESTWOOD PLZ LOS ANGELES CA, 90095About
Dr. Gavin Roach is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Sylmar, CA. Dr. Roach 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. Roach treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Roach 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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