Dr. Willye B. Powell MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
9400 Rosecrans Ave Bellflower CA, 90706About
Dr. Willye Powell is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Bellflower, CA. Dr. Powell 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. Powell treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Powell 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
Meharry Med Coll Sch of Med, Nashville Tn 1973
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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