Dr. John B. Hipps M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
170 Manning Dr Campus Box 7236 Chapel Hill NC, 27514About
Dr. John Hipps is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Chapel Hill, NC. Dr. Hipps 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. Hipps treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Hipps 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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