Dr. William S Ferguson MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1465 S Grand Saint Louis MO, 63104About
Dr. William Ferguson is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Ferguson 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. Ferguson treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Ferguson 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
New York University School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Program 1
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