Dr. Mahendra C Patel M.D
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
7711 Louis Pasteur Dr Suite 502 San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Mahendra Patel is a pediatric hematologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Patel 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. Patel treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Patel can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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University of Zambia / School of Medicine MD
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