Dr. Francis Jay Mussai BM BCH
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Pediatric Oncology Johns Hopkins Hospital Cmsc 800, 600 N. Wol Baltimore MD, 21287About
Dr. Francis Mussai is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Mussai 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. Mussai treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Mussai 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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