Dr. Virginia Harrod M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1301 Barbara Jordan Blvd Suite 401 Austin TX, 78723About
Dr. Virginia Harrod is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Harrod 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. Harrod treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Harrod 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
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 2001
Provider Details
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Treatments
- Anemia
- Brain Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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