Dr. Shefali Parikh M.D.?
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Dr. Shefali Parikh M.D.

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

3401 Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104

About

Dr. Shefali Parikh is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Parikh 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. Parikh treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Parikh 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

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 2005

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Shefali Parikh M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At

3401 Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital -
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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New patients: 215-590-3535
Fax: 215-590-3992

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THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

111 SOUTH 11TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19107

Head south on Civic Center Boulevard 400 ft
Turn left onto East Service Drive 508 ft
Turn left onto Health Sciences Drive 384 ft
Make a slight right 248 ft
Continue straight onto Convention Avenue 612 ft
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PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTERl

51 NORTH 39TH STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19104

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HAHNEMANN UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl

230 NORTH BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19102

Head south on Civic Center Boulevard 400 ft
Turn left onto East Service Drive 508 ft
Turn left onto Health Sciences Drive 384 ft
Make a slight right 248 ft
Continue straight onto Convention Avenue 612 ft
Turn right onto South Street 774 ft
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