Dr. Vishwas S Sakhalkar MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1600 SW Archer Rd Gainesville FL, 32610Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Vishwas Sakhalkar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Sakhalkar 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. Sakhalkar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Sakhalkar 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 Mumbai, Topiwala National Medical College
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Hemophagocytosis and granulomas in the bone marrow of a child with Down syndrome.
- Prophylactic theophylline infusion for prevention of apnea of prematurity.
- Neonatal adrenal hemorrhage.
- Exchange transfusions via peripheral vessels.
- Therapy of symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus in preterms using mefenemic acid and indomethacin.
- Patent ductus arteriosus in the newborn.
- Proptosis: management of 22 patients.
- Acute digoxin toxicity in a neonate.
Professional Memberships
- Member International Association of HealthCare Professionals
Internships
- University of Michigan Medical Center
Fellowships
- State University of New York Down State Brooklyn
Professional Society Memberships
- Society of Pediatric Research, National Hemonic Foundation, American Association of Pediatrics
Articles and Publications
- 25 Articles and 8 Chapters in Various Books and the Pediatrics Hemonic Journal
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work, Dedication and Love of Children
Hobbies / Sports
- Chess
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