Elizabeth D Alva M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
University Of Colorado School Fo Medicine Denver CO, 80262About
Dr. Elizabeth Alva is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Denver, CO. Dr. Alva 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. Alva treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Alva can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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