Dr. Andrew L. Pendleton MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
4700 Waters Ave Savannah GA, 31404About
Dr. Andrew Pendleton is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Pendleton 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. Pendleton treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Pendleton 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 1989
Duke University School of Medicine 1995
University of South Carolina School of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml)
- Immunodeficiency
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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