Dr. Lara Emily Davis MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Massachusetts General Hospital 55 Fruit Street Boston MA, 02114About
Dr. Lara Davis is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Davis 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. Davis treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Davis 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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