Dr. Joseph Michael Mcnamara MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
405 Church Street Guilford CT, 06437About
Dr. Joseph Mcnamara is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Guilford, CT. Dr. Mcnamara 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. Mcnamara treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Mcnamara 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
Universita Degli Studi Di Genova, Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia MD
Universita Degli Studi Di Genova, Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia 1982
Universit‡ degli Studi di Genova Facolt‡ di Medicina e Chirurgia 1982
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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- Anemia
- Leukemia
- Dermal Aesthetics
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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