Dr. Robert Parker M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
University Hospital, L5 Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Robert Parker is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Parker 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. Parker treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Parker 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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