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Dr. Stephen X Skapek MD, Hematologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Stephen X Skapek MD

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N Lauderdale St. Memphis TN, 38105

About

Dr. Stephen Skapek is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Skapek 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. Skapek treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Skapek can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 29 years of experience

Awards

  • American Cancer Society - Research Scholar Award 2004  
  • G and P Foundation for Cancer Research - Medical Research Award 1999  
  • NIH - Clinical Investigator Development Award (K08) 1994  
  • United States Air Force - Achievement Medal 1992  

Professional Memberships

  • Member American Association for Cancer Research 
  • Member American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 
  • Member Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 
  • Member Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study Group 
  • Member Pediatric Oncology Group/Children's Oncology Group 

Fellowships

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Pediatric Hematology/oncology    1994

Dr. Stephen X Skapek MD's Practice location

Practice At University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Ctr 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Ctr 5323 Harry Hines Blv -
Dallas, TX 75390
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New patients: 214-648-3081
Fax: 214-648-3122

Practice At

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N Lauderdale St. -
Memphis, TN 38105
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New patients: 901-761-8008
Fax: 901-525-2720

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