Dr. Karla P Fuentes MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl Dowling 3 South, Chi Boston MA, 02118About
Dr. Karla Fuentes is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Fuentes 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. Fuentes treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Fuentes 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
Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Nicaragua 1999
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