Dr. James E Jacobs MD, MPH
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
750 Washington St New England Medical Boston MA, 02111About
Dr. James Jacobs is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Boston, MA. Dr. Jacobs 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. Jacobs treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Jacobs 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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