Dr. Nkechi Mba M.D
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3533 S Alameda St Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Nkechi Mba is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Mba 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. Mba treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Mba can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Fever
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Birthmark
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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