Dr. Sonali Lakshminarayanan MD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
500 University Dr Hershey PA, 17033About
Dr. Sonali Lakshminarayanan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Hershey, PA. Dr. Lakshminarayanan 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. Lakshminarayanan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Lakshminarayanan 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
Stanley Medical School
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Fellowships
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
- Duke University - School of Medicine
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