Riten Kumar MBBS
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
200 1st St SW Rochester MN, 55905About
Dr. Riten Kumar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Rochester, MN. Dr. Kumar 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. Kumar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Kumar 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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