Heather Lynn Horn N.P.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Lee Street 2nd Floor Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Heather Horn is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Horn 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. Horn treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Horn 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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Specialty: | Nurse |
Taxonomy Code: | 363LP0200X |
License Number: | 201250041NP |
License State Code: | OR |
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