Dr. Jerry Z Finklestein MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2653 Elm Ave #200 Long Beach CA, 90806About
Dr. Jerry Finklestein is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Long Beach, CA. Dr. Finklestein 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. Finklestein treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Finklestein 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
Mc Gill Univ- Fac Of Med- Montreal- Que- Canada 1963
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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