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Dr. Richard Aplenc M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

4/5(4)
34th &civic Center Blvd. Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104
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Dr. Richard Aplenc is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Aplenc 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. Aplenc treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Aplenc 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

Univ of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1994

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

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Dr. Richard Aplenc M.D.'s Practice location

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34th &civic Center Blvd. Children's Hospital -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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3401 Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-590-3535, 215-561-0959, 215-590-1000
Fax: 215-590-3992

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34th Street And Civic Center -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-590-1000

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Dr. Richard Aplenc M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Hematologist (Pediatric) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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