Dr. Kapil Saxena MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
300 Longwood Ave # Fegan707 Children's Hospital Boston MA, 02115About
Dr. Kapil Saxena is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Saxena 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. Saxena treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Saxena 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
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences Medical
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Fellowships
- Childrens Hospital Columbus, Ohio, Fellow:Pediatric Hematology-Oncology 2001
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