Dr. Betty L Herrington MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2500 North State Street Jackson MS, 39216About
Dr. Betty Herrington is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Herrington 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. Herrington treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Herrington 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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