Dr. Devina Prakash M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
University Hospital, L5 Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Devina Prakash is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Prakash 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. Prakash treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Prakash 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
Pondicherry University Jawaharlal Institute 1981
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