
Dr. Monica Bessler mason MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Monica Bessler mason is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Bessler mason 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. Bessler mason treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Bessler mason 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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- Anemia
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Practice At 3400 Spruce Street
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Steven E. Mckenzie M.D.1015 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19107
- Dr. Mortimer Poncz M.D.3401 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA 19104
- Dr. Nibal Ahmad Zaghloul MD3 Cooper Plz Camden NJ 08103
- Dr. Stephan A Grupp M.D.3401 Civic Center Blvd Philadelphia PA 19104
- Dr. Sarah Michelman Lo MD3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD PHILADELPHIA PA 19104
- Dr. Frank Milton Balis M.D.100 N 20th St Philadelphia PA 19103
Nearest Hospitals
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl
51 NORTH 39TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102