Dr. Jessica L. Heath MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
111 COLCHESTER AVE BURLINGTON VT, 05401About
Dr. Jessica Heath is a pediatric hematologist practicing in BURLINGTON, VT. Dr. Heath 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. Heath treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Heath 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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