Wendy Allen-rhoades M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Washington DC, 20007About
Dr. Wendy Allen-rhoades is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Allen-rhoades 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. Allen-rhoades treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Allen-rhoades 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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