Dr. Lawrence S Frankel M.D
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
4700 Waters Ave Savannah GA, 31404About
Dr. Lawrence Frankel is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Frankel 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. Frankel treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Frankel can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
Education and Training
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny MD
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1970
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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