Benjamin J Samelson-jones MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
34TH & CIVIC CENTER BLVD PHILADEPHIA PA, 19104About
Dr. Benjamin Samelson-jones is a pediatric hematologist practicing in PHILADEPHIA, PA. Dr. Samelson-jones 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. Samelson-jones treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Samelson-jones 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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