Dr. Nisha Chhablani Kakodkar M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1653 W Congress Pkwy Rm 1591 Room 1591 Jelke Bldg Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Nisha Kakodkar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kakodkar 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. Kakodkar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Kakodkar 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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