Dr. Barry Douglas Anderson MD, PHD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3800 Reservoir Rd Nw Lombardi Cancer Cent Washington DC, 20007About
Dr. Barry Anderson is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Anderson 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. Anderson treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Anderson 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 Virginia School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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