Dr. Shefali Parikh M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
3401 Civic Center Blvd Children's Hospital Philadelphia PA, 19104About
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
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