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Dr. David P. Harper M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Madigan Army Medical Center Department Of Pediat Tacoma WA, 98431
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Dr. David Harper is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Tacoma, WA. Dr. Harper 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. Harper treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Harper 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

Uniformed Services Univ Of The Hlth Sci- Bethesda Md 2001

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Dr. David P. Harper M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Donald Moffitt, MD

Madigan Army Medical Center Department Of Pediat -
Tacoma, WA 98431
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