Dr. Curtis W Turner MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1400 S Coulter Amarillo TX, 79106About
Dr. Curtis Turner is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Amarillo, TX. Dr. Turner 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. Turner treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Turner 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1986
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hearing Loss
- Anemia
- Allergies
- Leukemia
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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