Dr. Alan L Schwartz MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1 Childrens Pl Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Alan Schwartz is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Schwartz 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. Schwartz treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Schwartz 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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Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 1976
Indiana University School of Medicine
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