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Dr. Kristen Britton D.O.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
9512 HARFORD RD BALTIMORE MD, 21234About
Dr. Kristen Britton is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Britton 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. Britton treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Britton 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 Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / New Jersey Scho 1997
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine 1997
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Asthma
- Ear Infection
- Fever
- Pneumonia
- Pain
- Cellulitis
- Croup
Dr. Kristen Britton D.O.'s Practice location
Practice At 2401 W Belvedere Ave Dept. Of Pediatrics
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Nearest Hospitals
SINAI HOSPITAL OF BALTIMOREl
2401 WEST BELVEDERE AVENUE BALTIMORE MD 21215LEVINDALE HEBREW GERIATRIC CENTER AND HOSPITALl
2434 WEST BELVEDERE AVENUE BALTIMORE MD 21215MEDSTAR FRANKLIN SQUARE MEDICAL CENTERl
9000 FRANKLIN SQUARE DRIVE BALTIMORE MD 21237MEDSTAR GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITALl
5601 LOCH RAVEN BOULEVARD BALTIMORE MD 21239