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Dr. Richard J. Shearer MD, Hematologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Richard J. Shearer MD

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

4/5(3)
6041 Cadillac Ave Los Angeles CA, 90034
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4/5

About

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

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Asthma
  • Fever
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
  • Flu
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Pain
  • Stomach Flu
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Richard J. Shearer MD's Practice location

Practice At 6041 Cadillac Ave

6041 Cadillac Ave -
Los Angeles, CA 90034
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New patients: 323-857-4124, 323-857-2000
Fax: 239-275-9271

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shearer


4.0

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Dr. Richard J. Shearer MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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