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Dr. Victor M Santana MD

Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N Lauderdale St. Memphis TN, 38105
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5/5

About

Dr. Victor Santana is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Memphis, TN. Dr. Santana 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. Santana treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Santana 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

Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1978

Board Certification

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Dr. Victor M Santana MD's Practice location

Practice At

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 332 N Lauderdale St. -
Memphis, TN 38105
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New patients: 901-761-8008, 901-595-3006, 888-226-4343
Fax: 901-595-3842

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