Dr. Rishikesh S Chavan M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1430 Tulane Ave # Sl-37 New Orleans LA, 70112About
Dr. Rishikesh Chavan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Chavan 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. Chavan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Chavan 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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- Dr. Tammuella Evelyn Chrisentery-singleton MD1430 Tulane Ave # Sl-37 New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Craig David Lotterman MD1315 Jefferson Highway New Orleans LA 70121
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