Dr. Joseph Ernest Kastelic M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
472 Overwood Rd. Akron OH, 44313About
Dr. Joseph Kastelic is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Akron, OH. Dr. Kastelic 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. Kastelic treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Kastelic 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
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1959
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The detection of occult renal tumors in children by elevated hematocrit on routine complete blood count: a report of two cases.
- Adenosine deaminase, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT), and cell surface markers in childhood acute leukemia.
- Adenosine deaminase, terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT), and cell surface markers in childhood acute leukemia.
- Endodermal sinus tumor of the ovary: an improving prognosis.
- Prognostic significance of terminal transferase activity in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a prospective analysis of 164 patients.
- Childhood cancer and vulnerability for significant academic underachievement.
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