
Dr. Latha Prasannan MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
4102 24th St Suite 201 Lubbock TX, 79410About
Dr. Latha Prasannan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Lubbock, TX. Dr. Prasannan 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. Prasannan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Prasannan 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
Pondicherry University Jawaharlal Institute 1982
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research 1983
Jawaharlal Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) 1984
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Melanie Oblender M.D.3606 21st St Lubbock TX 79410
- Dr. Mohamad M Al-rahawan M.D.602 INDIANA AVE LUBBOCK TX 79415
- Dr. John Iacuone M.D.6630 Quaker Ave Lubbock TX 79413
- Dr. Erin Kelly Barr M.D.602 INDIANA AVE LUBBOCK TX 79415
- Dr. Anthony J. Cecalupo MD602 Indiana Ave Lubbock TX 79415
Nearest Hospitals
COVENANT CHILDRENS HOSPITALl
4015 22ND PLACE LUBBOCK TX 79410COVENANT MEDICAL CENTERl
3615 19TH STREET LUBBOCK TX 79410UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl
602 INDIANA AVENUE LUBBOCK TX 79415BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
111 DALLAS STREET SAN ANTONIO TX 78205SOUTHWEST GENERAL HOSPITALl
7400 BARLITE BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78224