Dr. Sadhna Shankar MD, MPH
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
111 Michigan Ave Nw Suite 6004ww Washington DC, 20010About
Dr. Sadhna Shankar is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Shankar 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. Shankar treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Shankar can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 1996
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