Mr. Simon Boostanfar M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1250 La Venta Rd Suite 209 Westlake Village CA, 91361About
Dr. Simon Boostanfar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Westlake Village, CA. Dr. Boostanfar 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. Boostanfar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Boostanfar 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
Teheran Univ, Fac of Med, Teheran, Iran 1967
Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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