Dr. Kevin Glen Norwood MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
501 N Graham St Suite 355 Portland OR, 97227About
Dr. Kevin Norwood is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Norwood 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. Norwood treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Norwood 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
Univ of Sc Sch of Med, Columbia Sc 1996
University of South Carolina At Columbia 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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