Dr. Melissa Anne Forouhar MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CTR 9040 JACKSON AVE TACOMA WA, 98431About
Dr. Melissa Forouhar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in TACOMA, WA. Dr. Forouhar 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. Forouhar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Forouhar 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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