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Dr. Maria Concepcion Velez-yanguas MD

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Children's Hospital - Hematology 200 Henry Clay Avenu New Orleans LA, 70118

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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

FemaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Anemia
  • Brain Tumor
  • Leukemia
  • Dermal Aesthetics
  • Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

Dr. Maria Concepcion Velez-yanguas MD's Practice location

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Children's Hospital - Hematology 200 Henry Clay Avenu -
New Orleans, LA 70118
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New Orleans, LA 70118
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