Dr. Kanyalakshmi Ayyanar M.D.
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
601 S Floyd St Suite # 403 Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Kanyalakshmi Ayyanar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Ayyanar 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. Ayyanar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Ayyanar 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
Madurai Kamaraj University 1997
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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