Dr. Richard J. Shearer MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
6041 Cadillac Ave Los Angeles CA, 90034About
Dr. Richard Shearer is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Shearer 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. Shearer treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Shearer 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
University of Minnesota Medical School 1978
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Fever
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Flu
- Gastroenteritis
- Pain
- Stomach Flu
- Conjunctivitis
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