Dr. Julie Kanter Washko MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2000 6TH AVE S BIRMINGHAM AL, 35233About
Dr. Julie Washko is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Washko 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. Washko treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Washko 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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