Dr. Gerardo Quezada MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
598 N Union Ave Pediatric Multispecialty Center, Suite 230 New Braunfels TX, 78130About
Dr. Gerardo Quezada is a pediatric hematologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Quezada 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. Quezada treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Quezada 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
Texas A & M Biology 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
- Risk-Based Classification System of Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Collecting and Storing Samples of Bone Marrow and Blood From Patients With Relapsed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia or Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Genetic Analysis in Identifying Late-Occurring Complications in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Fellowships
- The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 2007
Experience & Accolades
- M.D.2007 - 2017Pediatric Specialists of TexasPediatric Hematologist/Oncologist
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