Dr. Concepcion V. Tan, MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2746 Ocean Ave Brooklyn NY, 11229Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Concepcion Tan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Tan 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. Tan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Tan 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
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery 1959
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Dr. Concepcion V. Tan, MD's Expert Contributions
Could pale fingernails be a sign of iron deficiency?
Yes, but the color of the palms also means anemia. READ MORE
My daughter had an accident and after her surgery she is pale. What can we do?
This could be due to blood loss during the accident or something else . Needs a work up for anemia READ MORE
My son has thalassemia minor. How can we increase his hemoglobin levels?
Thalasemia minor could have mild anemia or is associated with other causes of anemia like iron deficiency, blood loss.If these are all eliminated then there is nothing else to do. Perhaps folic acid 1 mg per day could help READ MORE
What's the chance my child will have hemophilia A?
Her grandfather has hemophilia A, half of his daughters are carriers, meaning the mother's parents - mothers could carry the hemophilia gene so it is possible her son could carry the hemophilia gene. READ MORE
Does drinking beetroot juice daily help in maintaining iron levels?
No, Do a CBC ferritin level to diagnose iron deficiency anemia. Treat with iron for months READ MORE
What does my son's blood analysis mean?
Needs reticulocyte count, rule out blood loss.other abnormal hemoglobin.. Bone marrow evaluation READ MORE
Hematology specialist?
If the baby is black, could be normal for the child. Viral infection could cause low wbc. READ MORE
How long do you stay in the hospital after a blood transfusion for anemia?
30 minutes. READ MORE
How do you feel after a bone marrow transplant?
You should not feel anything READ MORE
Treatments
- Asthma
- Allergies
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Tonsillitis
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