Dr. Mark Atlas MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Schneider Children's Hospital 269-01 76th Avenue New Hyde Park NY, 11040About
Dr. Mark Atlas is a pediatric hematologist practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Atlas 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. Atlas treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Atlas 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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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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