Dr. Amber Meshell Yates MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
6701 Fannin St Suite 1420 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Amber Yates is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Yates 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. Yates treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Yates 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2006
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport 2003
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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- Anemia
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