Dr. Kevin S Buckley M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
505 Parnassus Ave # M-1202 San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Kevin Buckley is a pediatric hematologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Buckley 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. Buckley treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Buckley 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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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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