Dr. Melanie A Comito MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Melanie Comito is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Comito 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. Comito treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Comito 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 Iowa Medical School MD
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- Bone Marrow Transplant, Brain Tumor, Leukemia And More
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics 1992
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