Dr. Franklin Desposito M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
90 Bergen St Doc 5400 Newark NJ, 07103About
Dr. Franklin Desposito is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Newark, NJ. Dr. Desposito 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. Desposito treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Desposito 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hearing Loss
- Anemia
- Learning Disabilities
- Marfan Syndrome
- Birth Defects
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Practice At 90 Bergen St Doc 5400
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