Dr. Ashok Shende MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Schneider Children's Hospital 269-01 76th Avenue New Hyde Park NY, 11040About
Dr. Ashok Shende is a pediatric hematologist practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Shende 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. Shende treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Shende 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 of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospi 1963
University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital 1963
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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