Dr. Yana Pikman MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
450 Brookline Ave Yc1250 Boston MA, 02215About
Dr. Yana Pikman is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Pikman 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. Pikman treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Pikman 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
Harvard Medical School 2005
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
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Treatments
- Blood Disorders
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Boston Children's Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Fellow:Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 2010
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