Dr. Jacob R Garcia MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
747 52nd St Dept Of Pediatric He Oakland CA, 94609About
Dr. Jacob Garcia is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Garcia 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. Garcia treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Garcia 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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University of California 2000
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