
Kristen Beth Gibbs APRN
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
13535 NEMOURS PKWY ORLANDO FL, 32827About
Dr. Kristen Gibbs is a pediatric hematologist practicing in ORLANDO, FL. Dr. Gibbs 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. Gibbs treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Gibbs 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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52 W UNDERWOOD ST ORLANDO FL 32806ST CLOUD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl
2906 17TH STREET SAINT CLOUD FL 34769