Dr. Mortimer Poncz M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
34th & Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Mortimer Poncz is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Poncz 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. Poncz treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Poncz 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
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1976
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
Provider Details
Awards
- 2012 Philadelphia Super Doctors
Treatments
- Anemia
- Fever
- Pain
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pa. Pediatric
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