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Dr. Salvatore J. Bertolone, M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric)

Dr. Salvatore Bertolone is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Bertolone 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. Bertolone treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Bertolone can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
54 years Experience
Dr. Salvatore J. Bertolone, M.D.
  • Louisville, KY
  • Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky
  • Accepting new patients

Can sickle cell disease be cured?

Yes, but there are new drugs that can make his disease more manageable. On the horizon, there may be even the possibly of a cure with gene therapy.