Dr. Michael Warren Kent MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1001 BLYTHE BLVD CHARLOTTE NC, 28203About
Dr. Michael Kent is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Kent 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. Kent treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Kent 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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