Dr. Timothy Driscoll M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Timothy Driscoll is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Driscoll 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. Driscoll treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Driscoll 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1990
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2007
Provider Details
Treatments
- Apoptosis, Oncology, Peds
Professional Memberships
- Member North Carolina Medical Society
- Member ASH
- Member ASCO
Fellowships
- Duke University, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, North Carolina, USA 1997
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