Dr. Lara Pappas M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
101 The City Dr S Orange CA, 92868About
Dr. Lara Pappas is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Orange, CA. Dr. Pappas 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. Pappas treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Pappas 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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