Dr. Vandana Batra MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
34 Th Street And Civic Center Blvd, The Children's Hospi Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Vandana Batra is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Batra 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. Batra treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Batra 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
Lady Hardinge Medical College 2006
Butler University in Indianapolis 1992
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (aml)
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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