
Dr. Jeff Lee Summers M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
10304 Lorain Ave Silver Spring MD, 20901About
Dr. Jeff Summers is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Summers 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. Summers treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Summers 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 Washington School of Medicine 1990
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