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Dr. Shilpa Begur Shivakumar M.D
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
7 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 215 COLUMBIA SC, 29203About
Dr. Shilpa Shivakumar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in COLUMBIA, SC. Dr. Shivakumar 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. Shivakumar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Shivakumar 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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Carla W Roberts MD7 Medical Park Rd Columbia SC 29203
- Dr. Stuart Louis Cramer M.D.7 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR COLUMBIA SC 29203
- Dr. Kevin P Mcredmond MD7 Medical Park Rd Columbia SC 29203
- Dr. Ronnie W Neuberg MD7 Medical Park Rd Columbia SC 29203
- Dr. Laura M Pirich MD7 Medical Park Rd Columbia SC 29203
- Dr. Michelina Cain Kauffman MD14 Med Park Columbia SC 29203
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