Dr. Christopher Thomas Lux MD/PHD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1 Childrens Pl # 3S34 Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Christopher Lux is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Lux 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. Lux treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Lux 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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