Dr. Juan Felipe Rico MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2 Tampa General Cir Stc 5th Floor Tampa FL, 33606About
Dr. Juan Rico is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Rico 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. Rico treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Rico 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
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Fever
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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