Dr. Maria Concepcion Velez-yanguas MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Children's Hospital - Hematology 200 Henry Clay Avenu New Orleans LA, 70118About
Dr. Maria Velez-yanguas is a pediatric hematologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Velez-yanguas 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. Velez-yanguas treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Velez-yanguas 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
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1987
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Anemia
- Brain Tumor
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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