Dr. Sriya Wc Gunawardena
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3705 5th Ave Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Sriya Gunawardena is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Gunawardena 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. Gunawardena treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Gunawardena 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
Univ Of Colombo- Fac Of Med- Colombo- Sri Lanka 1981
University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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