Dr. Justin Wahlstrom M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
505 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Justin Wahlstrom is a pediatric hematologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Wahlstrom 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. Wahlstrom treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Wahlstrom 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
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2004
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Immunodeficiency
- Leukemia
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- UCSF Medical Center 2011
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